---
title: "LIBRTI C&I - Distributed Control System [DCS]"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d392"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-12-23"
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# LIBRTI C&I - Distributed Control System [DCS]

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d392

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, located in Oxfordshire, conducted a procurement process for the "LIBRTI C&I – Distributed Control System [DCS]" aimed at enhancing their Lithium Breeding Tritium Innovation (LIBRTI) Programme. This initiative seeks to establish the UK as a leader in demonstrating the feasibility of fusion fuel technologies. The procurement, which follows an open procedure, was in the 'award' stage with a contract signed on 23rd December 2025. The procurement was mainly categorised under "goods" and had a substantial focus on industrial process control equipment and software. Items are to be delivered to the Culham Science Centre, with the contract term set from 23rd December 2025 to 31st March 2026. The estimated contract value was grossed at GBP 621,807.16.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of industrial control systems, notably those offering quality process control hardware and software solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in providing high-standard, off-the-shelf industrial equipment could find this opportunity particularly beneficial. As the procurement process employed an open procedure, it encouraged competitive bidding, which is advantageous for businesses looking to expand their client base in public sector projects. Companies specialising in integrating advanced technologies in industrial settings would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

## Notice

The purpose of this procurement requirement is to purchase a set of specified items that need to be delivered to the Culham Campus. Some examples of the items we require include process control hardware and software related products. These all come with part numbers and specifications which need to be met. The result will be to have a Distributed Control System for UKAEA's Lithium Breeding Tritium Innovation (LIBRTI) Programme, which seeks to create a world leading UK capability for demonstrating the feasibility of powerplant relevant fusion fuel technologies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085886-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | £700,000 |
| Awards value | £518,172 |
| Contracts value | £518,172 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNDERWOODS ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment
- 48150000 - Industrial control software package
- 48151000 - Computer control system
- 48822000 - Computer servers

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2025 at 14:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085886-2025
- 8 Dec 2025 at 08:57 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080413-2025
- 24 Oct 2025 at 14:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068279-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085886-2025
  23rd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080413-2025
  8th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068279-2025
  24th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99385&B=
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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