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title: "Specialist Scaffolding, Rigging Services and Low Level Waste"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dd13"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-28"
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# Specialist Scaffolding, Rigging Services and Low Level Waste

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dd13

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) from Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire successfully completed the tender process for their procurement titled "Specialist Scaffolding, Rigging Services and Low Level Waste". This contract falls within the Industrial Support Services category, specifically addressing repair and maintenance services. The procurement, conducted via an open procedure, culminated in the award stage on the 28th of April, 2026. The contract commenced on the 1st of April, 2026, and is set to conclude by the 30th of September, 2027. The overarching aim is to provide industrial support services and environmental process operatives to UKAEA, facilitating operations, plant shutdowns, and maintenance activities at their Culham Campus.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities by focusing on specialist scaffolding and rigging services, particularly in the context of low-level waste management. The procurement was awarded to Altrad Support Services Limited, a large-scale service provider recognised for their expertise in similar sectors. With a gross contract value of £8,925,000, businesses adept in providing repair and maintenance services, and those capable of aligning with the UKAEA’s operational and environmental goals are well-suited to collaborate in such ventures. Furthermore, the contract supports regional engagement, encouraging local recruitment and the utilisation of local supply chains, fostering community growth and development.

## Notice

The Authority wishes to commission an organisation to deliver the ongoing provision of Specialist Scaffolding, Rigger and EPO Low Level Waste requirements within the Industrial Support Services (ISS) category required at UKAEA Culham Campus. The successful bidder shall deliver Industrial Support Services and the resourcing of Environmental Process Operatives to UKAEA in support of Operations, Plant Shutdowns, Maintenance and Growth of UKAEA Business Units as outlined in the specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038699-2026 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,080,000 |
| Lots value | £8,080,000 |
| Awards value | £7,437,500 |
| Contracts value | £7,437,500 |

## 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 | ALTRAD SUPPORT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 14:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038699-2026
- 19 Jan 2026 at 12:00 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004287-2026
- 7 Nov 2025 at 16:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072158-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038699-2026
  28th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004287-2026
  19th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072158-2025
  7th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99193&B=
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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