--- title: "Incineration of Radioactive Waste" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d7df" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d7df" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d7df.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d7df.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY" published: "2026-04-28" --- # Incineration of Radioactive Waste Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d7df [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d7df) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d7df.json) ## Summary The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has successfully awarded a contract for the incineration and disposal of radioactive waste, following an open procurement process under the legal framework of the UK Public Contracts Act 2023. This contract, valued at approximately £1.8 million gross, has been awarded to Veolia ES (UK) Ltd. The service, centered around the Culham Campus in Oxfordshire, will operate for an initial period of one year starting from April 1, 2026, with options to extend annually for up to four additional years. The procurement process included detailed assessment stages and the contract signed on March 30, 2026, marks its completion. The industry category encapsulates services related to hazardous waste management, drawing attention to businesses involved in the disposal and incineration of toxic and radioactive materials. Key delivery addresses within the United Kingdom fall under the UKJ14 region. This tender represents a significant opportunity for business growth in the specialised field of hazardous waste handling, specifically targeting businesses with competence in handling, incineration, and disposal of radioactive materials. It particularly creates favourable conditions for large enterprises, while also being open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the suitability criteria set during the tender phase. Entities involved in the provision of medical, toxic, and hazardous waste services would find this procurement valuable, given the demand for technical quality and social value, alongside competitive pricing strategies. The contract terms suggest recurring annual engagement possibilities, offering long-term partnership potentials for qualified suppliers in this niche industry. ## Notice The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for the provision of an Incineration of Radioactive Waste Removal Service from it's site at Culham Campus, Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The contract is for an initial period of one year with the option to extend annually for up to a further 4 years. ### Lot Information Lot LOT-0000 Renewal: The contract has options to extend annually by up to a further 4 years. ### Planning Information https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99567&B= ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038466-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | 17 Nov 2025 | | Award date | 18 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | Lots value | £1,500,000 | | Awards value | £1,500,000 | | Contracts value | £1,500,000 | ## 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | VEOLIA ES (UK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90513300 - Refuse incineration services - 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services - 90521300 - Disposal of radioactive waste ## Release History - 28 Apr 2026 at 10:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038466-2026 - 18 Mar 2026 at 16:56 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024839-2026 - 28 Jan 2026 at 14:02 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007632-2026 - 8 Jan 2026 at 07:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001255-2026 - 31 Oct 2025 at 15:26 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070180-2025 - 31 Oct 2025 at 12:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070046-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038466-2026 28th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024839-2026 18th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007632-2026 28th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001255-2026 8th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070180-2025 31st October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070046-2025 31st October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101074&TID100106318&B= - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99567&B= - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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