AwardedAwarded 6 March 2026
Power Costs - Hosting
UK Atomic Energy Authority · Local or regional public body
In brief
UK Atomic Energy Authority awarded energy work to Equnix Inc on 6 March 2026.
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What the notice says
The focus of Phase 1 of this programme is to put in place the required infrastructure which includes the purchase of infrastructure hardware. The hardware has been purchased through a collaboration agreement that UKAEA has in place with the University of Cambridge. This notice provides details of the additional award of a contract for the power supply costs only, which will operate on a pay as you go basis. The hardware supplier has exclusive rights to provide this service as only the colocation provider is permitted to supply power to the site. As a result, there it is not possible for an alternative provider to deliver this service. The value stated in this notice is an estimate for a 36 month term, based on possible energy usage. The proposed direct award of this contract is in accordance with PA23, Schedule 5, Section 5 (a) (b).
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Equnix Inc | £8,100,000 | Awarded 6 March 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Transparency notice · UK5, notice 020290-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 020975-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 020992-2026
About the buyer
UK Atomic Energy AuthorityLast 12 months
Procurements
145Awards
72Suppliers it has used most for energy
- Equnix Inc1 contract
- IR Energy Ltd1 contract
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From notice 020290-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 6 March 2026, last updated 9 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.