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title: "Archive Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ae8c"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-21"
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# Archive Services

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ae8c

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), based at Culham Science Centre, Oxfordshire, is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Archive Services" in the services category. This contract involves the provision of off-site archive services, including collection, indexing, storage, delivery, and destruction of approximately 7,500 boxes of documents. The tender, with an active status, is being conducted via an open competition procurement method, with the tender period ending on 20th May 2026. Prospective bidders should submit their enquiries by 11th May 2026. The contractual work is scheduled to span from 1st July 2026 until 30th June 2029, with a possibility of a two-year extension. The legal basis of this procurement is set under UKPGA 2023/54.

The UKAEA's archive services tender represents a significant opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in archive services and document management. This tender is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises that can offer comprehensive archival services, including digitisation capabilities. With the requirement to maintain high standards in archiving and potential digitisation, businesses with ISO certifications and those committed to quality assurance and sustainability practices will have an advantageous position. The active status of the procurement phase provides an immediate opportunity to compete for a public sector contract, enabling firms to expand their portfolio with a recognised public authority client.

## Notice

UKAEA is seeking off-site archive services, including collection, indexing, storage, delivery and destruction of documents, for a collection of approximately 7500 boxes.

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Two year optional extension in a 1+1 format.

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99013&B= Please refer to the document Archive Services tender specification, and review and answer the questions under Annex 1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035874-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | OXFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92512000 - Archive services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 08:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035874-2026
- 13 Oct 2025 at 15:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064894-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035874-2026
  21st April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064894-2025
  13th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=104745&TID100109902&B=
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99013&B=
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99013&B=PleaserefertothedocumentArchiveServicestenderspecification,andreviewandanswerthequestionsunderAnnex1.
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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