---
title: "Crop , Oil & Liquid Sampling 6 months extension"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066434"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-07"
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# Crop , Oil & Liquid Sampling 6 months extension

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066434

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has awarded a contract extension for the project titled "Crop, Oil & Liquid Sampling". This contract, located in Oxfordshire, falls under the environmental monitoring category and involves services to analyse liquid, oil, grass, milk, and foodstuffs for tritium radioactivity. The procurement process is in the Award stage, with a 6-month extension commencing from 9th March 2026 to 30th April 2026. The procurement method was direct, below-threshold and without competition. The contract's gross value is £35,070, reflecting UK's commitment to maintaining its environmental safety standards.

This procurement presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring services, particularly those with expertise in detecting low levels of radioactivity. RCD Lockinge Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating that smaller entities have the potential to secure significant government contracts. Businesses in similar sectors, such as environmental research and analytical laboratories, should take note of procurement activities by UKAEA as they offer valuable insights and future bidding opportunities. This contract offers growth potential for SMEs capable of delivering niche technical services within government projects.

## Notice

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) requires a service to carry out ad hoc liquid and oil analysis, routine sampling and analysis of grass, milk and foodstuffs for levels of tritium radioactivity in order to assess the effect of its operations on the local environment. Normal operations of the UKAEA facilities lead to very small levels of tritium in the environment near the site perimeter; consequently, the analysis method must be able to detect and quantify very low levels of activity in these samples. The incumbent is being awarded for 6 months extension on the current contract before tender is completed to find suitable supplier .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020660-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,225 |
| Contracts value | £29,225 |

## 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 | RCD LOCKINGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020660-2026
- 6 Mar 2026 at 13:39 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020411-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020660-2026
  7th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020411-2026
  6th March 2026 - Contract award 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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