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HV Cable Procurement

UK Atomic Energy Authority · Local or regional public body

In brief

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

The estimated value is £207,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 months, starting 28 October 2026.

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

Bids close at midday, Thursday 15 October 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Thursday 1 October 2026
Bids by: midday, Thursday 15 October 2026

How bids are scored

Price 100%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

What the notice says

UKAEA is undertaking refurbishment works to the J5 electrical infrastructure to support the ongoing operation and reliability of the Culham Campus power distribution network. As part of these works, new 33 kV high-voltage cables are required to replace existing assets and support the future electrical capacity Requirements of the site. The procurement will secure the supply of 4,000 metres of 1C x 400 mm² single-core copper cable suitable for use within the private 33 kV network. The cables must meet the specified technical, performance and quality Requirements to ensure a safe, reliable and compliant installation that supports the long-term operation of the electrical network.

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 £207,000 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.
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 midday, Thursday 1 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Thursday 15 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

18 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 088849-2026

About the buyer

UK Atomic Energy AuthorityLast 12 months

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From notice 088849-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 18 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.