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Vacuum Pump Tritium Testing

UK Atomic Energy Authority · Local or regional public body

In brief

UK Atomic Energy Authority is looking for suppliers for architecture and engineering work (South East).

The estimated value is £400,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 months, starting 21 December 2026.

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

Bids close at midday, Monday 16 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: midday, Monday 16 November 2026
Bids by: midday, Monday 16 November 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 60% · Price 40%

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).

What the notice says

The Authority wishes to commission an organisation to deliver to design, manufacture, commission, and operate a tritium-compatible test rig that is representative of the operating conditions of the Vacuum and Impurity Treatment System (VAC-ITS) at the Contractor’s licensed facility, and to perform post-operation examination of wetted materials, with particular focus on polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 3 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £400,000 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, Monday 16 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 16 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

16 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 098223-2026

About the buyer

UK Atomic Energy AuthorityLast 12 months

Procurements

160

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering

AS Scientific products Ltd1 contract
Altrad Babcock Limited1 contract
Arcadis Consulting (UK) Limited1 contract
Assystem Energy and Infrastructure1 contract
Atkinsréalis UK Limited1 contract

All tenders and awards from UK Atomic Energy Authority

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From notice 098223-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 16 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 16 October 2026.