---
title: "AGHS Refactor Size Reduction"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060011"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-01-06"
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# AGHS Refactor Size Reduction

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060011

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, a public authority situated at Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement titled "AGHS Refactor Size Reduction." This project falls under the services category and involves engineering design services, nuclear evaluation instruments, and construction work for nuclear reactors, among others. A preliminary market engagement notice was published on 6th January 2026, with the procurement focusing on a containment system for operations involving size reduction of tritiated stainless steel waste. An online meeting is proposed for further discussion during the weeks commencing 19th or 26th January 2026. This initiative is part of a system requirements definition process, with a contract period spanning from 12th January 2026 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the engineering design, nuclear safety services, and construction of nuclear reactors. Companies offering commercial off-the-shelf products with modular designs are especially well-suited to this project. The procurement process encourages participation from SMEs, offering them a platform to leverage their expertise in delivering innovative containment solutions within a nuclear context. With an estimated contract value of £300,000, this tender provides a significant opportunity for business growth and diversification in the nuclear engineering sector.

## Notice

UKAEA request information on products, including ROM costs, that could provide containment for operations involving size reduction of tritiated stainless steel waste (ILW and potentially LLW). UKAEA proposes an online meeting in w/c Mon 19th or 26th Jan 2026 to discuss further. This new containment system would be integrated into an existing building that already contains operational tritium systems, which will continue to be operational throughout the installation and decommissioning of this new containment system. UKAEA prefer COTS products with modular design. Note that this work is currently at the system requirements definition stage. Estimates for space available within the existing building can be shared in the proposed meeting above.

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101356&TID=100106597&B=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000662-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 38940000 - Nuclear evaluation instruments
- 42150000 - Nuclear reactors and parts
- 45251111 - Construction work for nuclear reactors
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 98113100 - Nuclear safety services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2026 at 13:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000662-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000662-2026
  6th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101356&TID=100106597&B=
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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