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title: "AGHS Remote Access and Cybersecurity Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066b8a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-17"
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# AGHS Remote Access and Cybersecurity Upgrade

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066b8a

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, operating from the Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, is progressing with a procurement process aimed at upgrading the AGHS Remote Access and Cybersecurity capabilities. The recent stages of this process involve a direct award contract to ABB Limited, headquartered in Cheshire, in the IT services and computer equipment domain. This procurement falls under the services category with related goods, and the contract is set to commence on 30 March 2026, concluding on 29 January 2027. The procurement method entailed a direct award due to the intellectual property rights held by ABB Limited, facilitating their integration of new lifecycle functionalities and operating technology elements in the J25 800xA system.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on consulting, software development, Internet support, and computer equipment provision. Businesses with expertise in cybersecurity solutions and lifecycle upgrades can find growth potential in such government contracts. The deal, valued at approximately £622,769, underscores the demand for niche expertise in integrating advanced safety and operational functionalities within governmental technology infrastructures. Companies that competitively align themselves with similar needs could leverage this completed procurement as a reference point for enhancing their capabilities and securing future contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

Design and build all operating technology elements of the J25 800xA system, integrating lifecycle upgrades, new functionality for AGHS (active gas handling system)

### Procurement Information

UKAEA uses a specialist operational and inventory solution to manage and control the safety aspects of the operational activities in one of the Culham buildings. The system needs to be upgraded to accommodate the functionality required and be integrated with the updated infrastructure. The cost of this upgrade and purchase of specialist hardware is PS660,000. The work needs to commence as soon as possible. This Notice is to advise the market that due to the existing supplier having intellectual property rights for the system only the current supplier can supply the goods, services or works required and there are no reasonable alternatives to this service. The Direct award is therefore being issued in accordance with PA23 Schedule 5 , Clause 5(a)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023885-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 29 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £622,769 |
| 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 | ABB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 10:30 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023885-2026
- 16 Mar 2026 at 16:59 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023742-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023885-2026
  17th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023742-2026
  16th March 2026 - Transparency 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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