Scope
Reference
T/JLL087/25
Description
The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for the provision of an Incineration of Radioactive Waste Removal Service from it's site at Culham Campus, Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The contract is for an initial period of one year with the option to extend annually for up to a further 4 years. Full details of the requirement can be found by following the link in this notice.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,500,000 excluding VAT
- £1,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2027
- Possible extension to 1 April 2031
- 5 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
The contract has options to extend annually by up to a further 4 years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services
- 90513300 - Refuse incineration services
- 90521300 - Disposal of radioactive waste
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As stated in Invitation to Tender
Technical ability conditions of participation
As stated in Invitation to Tender
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 January 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
5 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
2 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality (Technical) | As stated in Invitation to Tender |
Quality | 60% |
| Price | As stated in Invitation to Tender |
Price | 30% |
| Social Value | As stated in Invitation to Tender |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Payment terms
As stated in Invitation to Tender
Description of risks to contract performance
As stated in Invitation to Tender
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
UK Atomic Energy Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLJV-1169-JTDD
Culham Science Centre
Oxfordshire
OX14 3DB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Robert Franklin
Telephone: +44 1235466915
Email: robert.franklin@ukaea.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government