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title: "Refurbishment request for Is inserts"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06072c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-01-16"
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# Refurbishment request for Is inserts

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06072c

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, headquartered in Oxfordshire, has completed a public procurement process for the refurbishment and servicing of high voltage switchgear, specifically Is inserts, at their HV substation in J5. The procurement falls within the industrial machinery category and addresses the needs of locations within the UKJ14 region. This direct procurement method, undertaken without competition, was awarded on 16th January 2026, with the contract signed on 6th January 2026. The procurement process culminated in a contract estimated at GBP 41,613.56 gross, spanning from 7th December 2026 to 15th May 2028. The primary stage of this procurement process was the award stage, following the legal basis aligned with UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses with capabilities in high voltage equipment servicing and refurbishment, particularly those recognised as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) or those with specialist engineering expertise, similar to ABB Electrification Service, which secured the contract. Participation in such direct procurement processes, especially those aligned with central government projects, could significantly bolster a business's portfolio in the energy and industrial sectors. Large scale enterprises with access to skilled factory engineers and the ability to meet precise operational standards would find such tenders suitable for business growth.

## Notice

The equipment specified above is high voltage switchgear rated at 36 kV and was manufactured and installed in the HV substation in J5 by ABB Ltd. Onsite test and servicing of 6 x ABB Is Limiters by ABB factory in Germany. These are high capacity/high speed HV switchgear explosive fuses which protect 3 x 400/33 kV Super Grid Transformers installed in the HV substation at J5. ABB is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and recommends periodic servicing of this equipment to ensure correct operation is maintained. Specialist factory engineers from ABB Germany will perform this work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003703-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Dec 2026 - 15 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,677 |

## 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 | ABB ELECTRIFICATION SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 09:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003703-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003703-2026
  16th January 2026 - Contract details 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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