Safety Case Support Services - UKAEA, £480k
Summary
The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has published a tender notice for Safety Case Engineering Support Services valued at £480,000 (including VAT). The contract will run for 3 years from June 2026 with an optional 1-year extension. Bidders must submit proposals by 12 May 2026, with the contract award decision expected on 2 June 2026. The SME-inclusive procurement covers hazard identification, consequence calculations, probabilistic safety analysis, and ALARP arguments for fusion research facilities.
What changed
UKAEA has issued a tender notice for specialist safety case engineering support services to support fusion research facilities in Oxfordshire. The procurement, valued at £480,000 including VAT over a potential 4-year period, covers technical services including hazard identification (HAZOP), consequence and frequency calculations, design basis assessment, probabilistic safety analysis, human factors, and ALARP arguments. The contract is open to small and medium-sized enterprises.
Potential bidders should note the tender submission deadline of 12 May 2026 at 12:00pm and the enquiry deadline of 28 April 2026. The procurement is conducted electronically via the UK e-procurement portal. This is a routine government procurement opportunity with no compliance obligations for non-bidders.
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Tender
Safety Case Support Services
- UK Atomic Energy Authority UK4: Tender notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-034897
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05ab42 (view related notices)
Published 16 April 2026, 5:00pm
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Reference
T/RAF012/25
Description
The UKAEA Safety Case Engineering Group provide a Safety Case service to existing and future fusion research facilities both at UKAEA and in the wider fusion community. Output from the group provides assurance to UKAEA that all major process hazards (radiological and non-radiological) are identified and managed to meet the requirements of legislation. Safety Cases are developed in line with those for previously owned UKAEA licensed sites. UKAEA require safety case engineering support on a call off basis. The contract duration will be for a period of 3 years, with the option of a 1 year extension. Support may be required to all aspects of the production of staged safety cases, including but not limited to: Hazard Identification (inc. HAZOP Chair and Secretary), Consequence and Frequency Calculations, Design Basis Assessment, Probabilistic Safety Analysis, Human Factors, ALARP Arguments. Whilst this will be focused on radiological hazards, it will also include assessment of conventional process hazards.
Total value (estimated)
- £400,000 excluding VAT
- £480,000 including VAT Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 June 2026 to 14 June 2029
- Possible extension to 14 June 2030
- 4 years Description of possible extension:
Optional 1 year extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
Technical analysis or consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
28 April 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
12 May 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=104432&TID100109600&B=
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
2 June 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 15 March 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality evaluation | Quality/Technical | Quality | 70% |
| Price evaluation | Commercial Evaluation | Price | 30% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
UK Atomic Energy Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLJV-1169-JTDD Culham Science Centre
Oxfordshire
OX14 3DB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Charlotte Byrne
Email: charlotte.byrne@ukaea.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
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