Scope
Reference
T/CG063/25
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. Preliminary Market Engagement has been completed, but could not be linked to this UK4 notice: ocds-h6vhtk-05584e
Total value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 February 2026 to 15 February 2029
- Possible extension to 15 February 2030
- 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
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 January 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
21 January 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)
3 February 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 15 December 2028
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality evaluation | Quality/technical |
Quality | 70% |
| Price evaluation | Commercial evaluation |
Price | 30% |
Other information
Payment terms
Detailed within tender documents
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