Scope
Reference
T/RAF167/24
Description
The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for the provision of Conformity Assessment Body, Notified Body, Third-Party Inspection and Non-Destructive Testing Service. The service will be split into two lots: Lot 1: Conformity Assessment Body, Notified Body and Third-Party Inspection Service Lot 2: Non-Destructive Testing Service Bidders may bid for both lots. UKAEA may award one or more contracts to one or more Suppliers. Full details of the requirement including the technical specification and assessment criteria are available by following the link in this notice. A Preliminary Engagement Notice was published for this project. The Notice can be found on Find a Tender using the Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04faa0. This was published 31 March 2025, 12:44pm. Unfortunately the notice cannot be linked to this tender notice due to our e-sender experiencing technical difficulties at the moment. We are communicating this in this here for transparency.
Total value (estimated)
- £400,000 excluding VAT
- £480,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98113000 - Services furnished by specialist organisations
- 98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Not the same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1: Conformity Assessment Body, Notified Body and Third Party Inspection Service
Description
The provision of a Conformity Assessment Body, Notified Body and Third Party Inspection Service to the UK Atomic Energy Authority. Full details can be found within the Technical Specification which is available for download.
Lot value (estimated)
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 1 September 2028
- Possible extension to 1 September 2029
- 4 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
The contract will contain an option to extend by a period of one year by mutual agreement between the Parties.
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2: Non-Destructive Testing Service
Description
The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for the provision of a Non-Destructive Testing Service. Full details of the requirement including the technical specification and assessment criteria are available by following the link in this notice.
Lot value (estimated)
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 1 September 2028
- Possible extension to 1 September 2029
- 4 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
The contract contains an option to extend by one year on mutual agreement between the Parties.
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1: Conformity Assessment Body, Notified Body and Third Party Inspection Service
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2: Non-Destructive Testing Service
Please see tender documents for details.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1: Conformity Assessment Body, Notified Body and Third Party Inspection Service
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2: Non-Destructive Testing Service
Please see tender documents for details.
Particular suitability
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1: Conformity Assessment Body, Notified Body and Third Party Inspection Service
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2: Non-Destructive Testing Service
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
1 July 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
10 July 2025, 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)
8 August 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Full details available within the Invitation to Tender. |
Cost | 30% |
| Technical Experience | Full details available within the Invitation to Tender. |
Quality | 15% |
| Mobilisation Plan | Full details available within the Invitation to Tender. |
Quality | 15% |
| Staff Experience & Qualifications | Full details available within the Invitation to Tender. |
Quality | 10% |
| Assessment of Technical Systems | Full details available within the Invitation to Tender. |
Quality | 10% |
| UKAS Accreditation or equivalent evidence | Full details available within the Invitation to Tender. |
Quality | 5% |
| Health & Safety | Full details available within the Invitation to Tender. |
Quality | 5% |
| Social Value - Inequality in employment, skills and Pay in the workforce | Full details available within the Invitation to Tender. |
Quality | 5% |
| Social Value - Support educational attainment | Full details available within the Invitation to Tender. |
Quality | 5% |
Other information
Payment terms
Full details available within the Invitation to Tender.
Description of risks to contract performance
Full details available within the 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