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title: "UKAEA C8 Refurbishment for UKIFS on 1st & 2nd Floor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e886"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-11-25"
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# UKAEA C8 Refurbishment for UKIFS on 1st & 2nd Floor

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e886

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has concluded the procurement process for the refurbishment of the C8 building for the UK Institute for Fusion Studies (UKIFS) at Culham Science Centre, Oxfordshire. The procurement, under the category of works, involved direct award without competition to Kier Group plc, ensuring continuity and minimising risk. The refurbishment project on the 1st and 2nd floors, designed by AtkinsRealis, is a key component in the larger organisational strategy of departmental placement and redevelopment, aiding long-term tenanted occupation. The contract, valued at £1.8 million (ex VAT), will commence on 27th November 2025 and is expected to conclude by 31st March 2026. This tender now stands complete, following the award stage reached on 25th November 2025.

This contract represents a strategic opportunity for businesses within the construction and refurbishment sector, particularly those capable of handling complex technical challenges. The project is particularly suitable for large-scale companies, given the scope and value of the contract, yet it also welcomes small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and those in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors. Although the contract itself has been directly awarded to Kier Group, the project offers insights into potential future collaborations or sub-contracting opportunities with large public authorities like the UK Atomic Energy Authority.

## Notice

The fit out of C8 is being designed by AtkinsRealis in liaison with both UKAEA and UKIFS for long-term tenanted occupation as part of the site-wide organisation of departmental placement, this is to aid the congregation of teams along with enabling the emptying of other buildings that are ear-marked for future demolition. It is being proposed that Kier Construction, who built C8 are awarded these fit-out works due to several critical technical, contractual, and risk-related factors, which ensures continuity, minimises risk, and aligns with stakeholder expectations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076928-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,800,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KIER GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2025 at 14:55 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076928-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076928-2025
  25th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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