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LIBRTI C&I – Distributed Control System [DCS]

UK Atomic Energy Authority · Public body

In brief

UK Atomic Energy Authority awarded laboratory equipment and IT and software work to Underwoods electrical Distributors on 23 December 2025.

The notice gives a value of £700,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 months, starting 22 December 2025.

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

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What the notice says

The purpose of this procurement requirement is to purchase a set of specified items that need to be delivered to the Culham Campus. Some examples of the items we require include process control hardware and software related products. These all come with part numbers and specifications which need to be met. The result will be to have a Distributed Control System for UKAEA's Lithium Breeding Tritium Innovation (LIBRTI) Programme, which seeks to create a world leading UK capability for demonstrating the feasibility of powerplant relevant fusion fuel technologies.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Underwoods electrical Distributors (SME)
2 bids received
£518,173
Awarded 8 December 2025
23 December 2025 to 1 April 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 068279-2025
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 080413-2025
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 085886-2025

About the buyer

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From notice 068279-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 24 October 2025, last updated 23 December 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.