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title: "Asset Based Decommissioning"
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# Asset Based Decommissioning

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b8b8

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has awarded a direct contract for the "Asset Based Decommissioning" project as part of the JET Decommissioning and Repurposing Programme. The contract involves Ramco UK Limited as the supplier and focuses on developing a pilot study for asset-based decommissioning. Scheduled to start on 20 August 2026 and end on 18 November 2027, the project is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the works category with additional service components, and is currently in the Award stage. This direct award under Schedule 5 (Research and Development) aims to evaluate commercial strategies related to asset recovery and decommissioning liabilities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in decommissioning, asset management, and refurbishment. Companies with expertise in developing methodologies for asset recovery, cost avoidance, and revenue generation could greatly benefit. This project is ideal for large businesses like Ramco, but also offers suitability for SMEs, particularly those capable of providing innovative asset management solutions. By participating in such tenders, businesses can establish themselves in the niche field of asset-based decommissioning, thereby contributing to the development of scalable commercial models in the sector.

## Notice

UKAEA intends to proceed with a direct award under Schedule 5 (Research and Development) to engage a specialist partner in delivering a pilot focused study on the asset-based decommissioning of the J3 (FGC), J31 (PDFA), and J5 (RPC) facilities. The engagement is designed to develop and test a commercially driven approach to identifying asset-recovery value arising from the JET Decommissioning and Repurposing Programme. This will include establishing practical routes for the safe extraction, refurbishment, resale, or disposal of equipment and infrastructure that no longer holds operational value. Where appropriate, limited physical interventions will be undertaken to validate the technical and commercial viability of the approach in a live operating environment. A core objective of the pilot is to quantify the extent to which asset recovery can offset decommissioning liabilities, reduce disposal volumes, and improve overall value for money. The activity will generate robust data on cost avoidance, revenue potential, and delivery risk, enabling UKAEA to assess the scalability of an asset-led commercial strategy within future decommissioning programmes. Given that the objective is the development and validation of a methodology rather than the execution of decommissioning works the use of the Schedule 5 R&D provision is considered appropriate. This approach enables UKAEA to de-risk future delivery models, establish market appetite, and inform a more cost-efficient and value-maximising procurement strategy for subsequent phases.

### Procurement Information

UKAEA intends to proceed with a direct award under Schedule 5 (Research and Development) to engage a specialist partner in delivering a pilot focused study on the asset-based decommissioning of the J3 (FGC), J31 (PDFA), and J5 (RPC) facilities. The engagement is designed to develop and test a commercially driven approach to identifying asset-recovery value arising from the JET Decommissioning and Repurposing Programme. This will include establishing practical routes for the safe extraction, refurbishment, resale, or disposal of equipment and infrastructure that no longer holds operational value. Where appropriate, limited physical interventions will be undertaken to validate the technical and commercial viability of the approach in a live operating environment. A core objective of the pilot is to quantify the extent to which asset recovery can offset decommissioning liabilities, reduce disposal volumes, and improve overall value for money. The activity will generate robust data on cost avoidance, revenue potential, and delivery risk, enabling UKAEA to assess the scalability of an asset-led commercial strategy within future decommissioning programmes. Given that the objective is the development and validation of a methodology rather than the execution of decommissioning works the use of the Schedule 5 R&D provision is considered appropriate. This approach enables UKAEA to de-risk future delivery models, establish market appetite, and inform a more cost-efficient and value-maximising procurement strategy for subsequent phases.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057887-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2026 - 18 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 | RAMCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45113000 - Siteworks

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 09:05 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057887-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057887-2026
  19th June 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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