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title: "Remote Handling Connectors for HVAC ( Nuclear Energy)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066458"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# Remote Handling Connectors for HVAC ( Nuclear Energy)

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066458

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, a sub-central government public authority located at Culham Science Centre, Oxfordshire, has awarded a contract titled "Remote Handling Connectors for HVAC (Nuclear Energy)" under the industry category of electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy. The procurement process concluded with the award stage, dated 9th March 2026. The procurement method was direct, executed below the threshold without competition. The contract, valued at £32,150.36 gross, commences on 6th March 2026 and will conclude on 30th April 2026. This project involves manufacturing remote handling connectors for electrical junction boxes designed for high radiation environments, with iR Engineering being chosen as the supplier due to their expertise and previous experience with similar assemblies.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the nuclear energy and HVAC fields, particularly those involved in manufacturing complex electrical components designed to withstand harsh environments. SMEs like iR Engineering, which already possess expertise in this niche area, can leverage such contracts to cement their reputation within the industry and ensure consistent revenue streams. Companies with skills in precision manufacturing and experience in handling hazardous environments can thrive by positioning themselves to meet the stringent quality requirements that the UK Atomic Energy Authority upholds. Additionally, this tender may prompt other businesses to specialise further and innovate within the field of nuclear energy technology.

## Notice

UKAEA requires the manufacture of remote handling connectors for electrical junction boxes that are designed for high radiation environments, suitable for the Active Cell at ESS. These connectors are complex assemblies that require manufactured to precise tolerances. Previously, UKAEA used James Fisher Nuclear (our supplier on the Robotic Handling System work package for ESS) to manufacture and supply these connectors, however James Fisher Nuclear have since gone into insolvency. iR Engineering have the experience and expertise to supply these connectors - having manufactured and supplied the same connectors to ESS previously and, because of this, understand the quality requirements. Procuring these connector assemblies from iR Engineering guarantees a more efficient and consistent delivery approach to the project, ensuring that the same connectors are used across all the electrical junction boxes in the Active Cell at ESS. Having searched the market there are no other suppliers who are able to supply the complete connector assemblies. iR Engineering will not require technical support from UKAEA to deliver the complete connector assemblies, due to their previous experience of manufacturing and supplying these directly to ESS. Given iR Engineering's previous experience with ESS quality requirements they carry little risk with regards to unforeseen costs, such as support completing quality reports, or rework due to noncompliant parts / materials.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020672-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,791 |
| Contracts value | £26,791 |

## 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 | IR ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
- 42512300 - HVAC packages
- 44322200 - Cable connectors

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020672-2026
- 6 Mar 2026 at 14:34 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020478-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020672-2026
  9th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020478-2026
  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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