Scope
Reference
T/MB035/25
Description
UKAEA seeks to establish a framework of partner(s) who will be able to augment and strengthen UKAEA’s resource pool of Project Delivery Professionals. This framework will enable partnered suppliers to support delivery of UKAEA’s mission from wholly embedded positions within the UKAEA teams. Proposals are requested from potential suppliers (who may be a single organisation or consortia or joint venture) who wish to partner with UKAEA in delivering our mission. This requirement focusses on embedded on-site resource for BAU activities with open ended task-based requirements, UKAEA would seek to secure a minimum of 1 off and a maximum of 5 off suppliers per identified Lot within the framework. It is envisaged that, once established, the framework will operate by UKAEA providing the framework suppliers (by lot) an overview of a given requirement and its key constraints, and framework suppliers for that lot having the opportunity to then undertake a “mini competition” to fulfil the requirement. For smaller assignments, a provision is provided within the framework for direct contract award Lots are described in more detail in subsequent sections of this document. UKAEA aspires to this framework providing a mutually beneficial partnership which both aids delivery of the UKAEA mission and provides partners with a valuable insight into the rapidly expanding global fusion community. The framework will be established initially for a four-year period.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Contract 1. JDR Management Support Framework
Suppliers (6)
- Assystem Energy & Infrastructure Limited
- AtkinsRéalis
- Cyclife UK Ltd
- Nuvia Limited
- Orano Limited
- Vulcain Engineering
Contract value
- £8,000,000 excluding VAT
- £9,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
18 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
18 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 5 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
14 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2030
- 4 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71336000 - Engineering support services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
- 6 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 6 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
Assystem Energy & Infrastructure Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLMB-2527-QMYM
Innovation Centre, 1 Evolution Park, Haslingden Road
Blackburn
BB1 2FD
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1772645389
Email: eitenders@assystem.com
Region: UKD41 - Blackburn with Darwen
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. JDR Management Support Framework
AtkinsRéalis
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLLV-1772-YDYN
Woodcote Grove, Ashley Road, Epsom
Epsom
KT18 5BW
United Kingdom
Telephone: +11 3066200
Region: UKJ26 - East Surrey
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. JDR Management Support Framework
Cyclife UK Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQZD-2991-PBZG
1 Josesph Noble Road
Lillyhall
CA14 4JX
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 7827258541
Region: UKD11 - West Cumbria
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. JDR Management Support Framework
Nuvia Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLMV-2581-WTLN
304 Bridgewater Place, Birchwood Park, Risley
Warrington
WA3 6XG
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 7919044396
Email: steve.parkinson@nuvia.com
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. JDR Management Support Framework
Orano Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVWQ-8471-MVYH
Suite 1, 2nd Floor, East Wing, The Lambourn, Wyndyke Furlong
Abingdon
OX14 1UJ
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1235556520
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. JDR Management Support Framework
Vulcain Engineering
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMXM-4726-JDHG
Unit 601, Stonehouse Park, Sperry Way, Stonehouse
Gloucester
GL10 3UT
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1453820170
Email: nvyce@vulcain-eng.com
Region: UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. JDR Management Support Framework
Contracting authority
UK Atomic Energy Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLJV-1169-JTDD
Culham Science Centre
Oxfordshire
OX14 3DB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Matt Burton
Email: matt.burton@ukaea.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government