Open17 days left · closes midday, Monday 30 November 2026

Framework for CNC Machines and Related Services

UK Atomic Energy Authority · Local or regional public body

In brief

UK Atomic Energy Authority is looking for suppliers for this contract (South East).

It is a framework worth up to £1,500,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 February 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Monday 30 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 5pm, Monday 23 November 2026
Bids by: midday, Monday 30 November 2026

How bids are scored

Quality (Technical) 60% · Social Value 10% · Price 30%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for this buyer (from 31 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £1,500,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

Conditions

Please refer to tender documents.

What the notice says

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for a framework agreement for the supply, installation, commissioning, repair and maintenance of CNC Machines. Further details are available within the Invitation to Tender which is available from the link in this notice.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 17 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £1,500,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in South East?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Framework agreement?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: uk.eu-supply.com.
Send clarification questions before 5pm, Monday 23 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 30 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

24 August 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 080158-2026
3 November 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 104349-2026

About the buyer

UK Atomic Energy AuthorityLast 12 months

Procurements

160

Awards

Suppliers it has used most

AS Scientific products Ltd2 contracts
Altrad Babcock Limited2 contracts
Arcadis Consulting (UK) Limited2 contracts
Boxxe Limited2 contracts
Busch (UK) Ltd2 contracts
Compressors & Pneumatic Systems Ltd2 contracts
Elemental Scientific Instruments Limited2 contracts
Hydrasun Limited2 contracts

All tenders and awards from UK Atomic Energy Authority

From notice 080158-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 24 August 2026, last updated 3 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 3 November 2026.