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title: "Power Costs - Hosting"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0663ed"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-09"
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# Power Costs - Hosting

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0663ed

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has concluded a direct award contract for the provision of power hosting services related to the infrastructure at the Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire. This contract, with a value estimate of £9,720,000 including VAT for a 36-month term, covers the costs of power supply as part of Phase 1 of the UKAEA STRIDE Programme. The infrastructure hardware has been procured through collaboration with the University of Cambridge, and only the chosen supplier is permitted to provide power to the site. The procurement process is complete with a contract award notice published on 9 March 2026, and the contract period is set from 7 May 2026 to 6 May 2029.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in utility services and suppliers with capability in providing large-scale energy solutions. Given its classification under the utilities sector and the significant estimated contract value, enterprises with established experience in energy supply operations, particularly those with exclusive intellectual property rights or the ability to manage uninterrupted power distribution, would find this contract beneficial for growth. As the exclusive colocation supplier rights restrict alternative providers, businesses should explore similar future procurement needs to enhance their competitiveness and engagement with government facilities.

## Notice

The focus of Phase 1 of this programme is to put in place the required infrastructure which includes the purchase of infrastructure hardware. The hardware has been purchased through a collaboration agreement that UKAEA has in place with the University of Cambridge. This notice provides details of the additional award of a contract for the power supply costs only, which will operate on a pay as you go basis. The hardware supplier has exclusive rights to provide this service as only the colocation provider is permitted to supply power to the site. As a result, there it is not possible for an alternative provider to deliver this service. The value stated in this notice is an estimate for a 36 month term, based on possible energy usage. The proposed direct award of this contract is in accordance with PA23, Schedule 5, Section 5 (a) (b).

### Procurement Information

As part of the UKAEA STRIDE Programme, UKAEA intends to transform its Culham Campus into a world leading commercially driven science, innovation and AI campus by 2030. The focus of Phase 1 of this programme is to put in place the required infrastructure which includes the purchase of infrastructure hardware. The hardware has been purchased through a collaboration agreement that UKAEA has in place with the University of Cambridge. This notice provides details of the additional award of a contract for the power supply costs only, which will operate on a pay as you go basis. The hardware supplier has exclusive rights to provide this service as only the colocation provider is permitted to supply power to the site. As a result, there it is not possible for an alternative provider to deliver this service. The value stated in this notice is an estimate for a 36 month term, based on possible energy usage. The proposed direct award of this contract is in accordance with PA23, Schedule 5, Section 5 (a) (b).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020992-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2026 - 6 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,100,000 |
| 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 | EQUNIX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

### Codes

- 09310000 - Electricity

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 15:18 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020992-2026
- 9 Mar 2026 at 15:02 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020975-2026
- 6 Mar 2026 at 11:09 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020290-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020992-2026
  9th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020975-2026
  9th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020290-2026
  6th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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