Scope
Reference
T/CG063/2025
Description
The (UKAEA) Safety Case Engineering Group provide a Safety Case service to existing and future fusion research facilities both at UKAEA and in the wider fusion community. Output from the group provides assurance to UKAEA that all major process hazards (radiological and non-radiological) are identified and managed to meet the requirements of legislation. Safety Cases are developed in line with those for previously owned UKAEA licensed sites. The UKAEA based at Culham, Oxfordshire require safety case engineering support on a call off basis. The contract duration will be for a period of 3 years, with the option of a 1 year extension.
Total value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028
- Possible extension to 31 December 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract duration will be for a period of 3 years, with the option of a 1 year extension.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79417000 - Safety consultancy services
- 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations
- 98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Participation
Particular suitability
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
29 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
13 November 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)
5 December 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 2 October 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality evaluation | Quality/technical |
Quality | 70% |
| Price evaluation | Commercial evaluation |
Price | 30% |
Other information
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: Charlotte Byrne
Email: charlotte.byrne@ukaea.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government