---
title: "Lifting Equipment Inspections"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065508"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065508.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-03"
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# Lifting Equipment Inspections

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065508

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), based in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, has concluded a tender process with an open procurement method for the periodic statutory inspections of lifting equipment, conforming to the LOLER and PUWER regulations. This procurement falls under the services category, with specific focus on repair and maintenance services. The contract, titled "Lifting Equipment Inspections," was awarded to IMES International Limited. The contract, valued at £144,000 excluding VAT with potential extensions, began on 1st July 2026 and is slated to last until 30th June 2029, with an option to extend by an additional year.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maintenance and inspection services, especially for those adept in handling regulatory compliance in lifting equipment. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited, given the contract's scale and scope, which falls below threshold levels, enabling broader competition. Engaging in such contracts can lead to business growth through established relations with central government authorities and expertise enhancement in a niche market area governed by stringent safety standards.

## Notice

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority requires the services of periodic statutory inspections of lifting equipment in accordance with the requirements of the Lifting Equipment and Lifting Operations Regulations 1998 (LOLER) and other equipment in accordance with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052141-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £144,000 |
| Lots value | £144,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £144,000 |

## 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 | IMES INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 08:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052141-2026
- 16 Feb 2026 at 14:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013899-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052141-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013899-2026
  16th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100932&TID100106178&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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