HV Cable Procurement

What the buyer is asking for

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.

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What you must already have

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• economic

  As per invitation to tender

• technical

  As per invitation to tender

How contested is this?

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Timeline

4 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice published3 days ago

   18 Sept 2026, 16:02 BST
2. Clarification questions byin 9 days

   1 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
3. Submission deadlinein 23 days

   15 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
4. Award decision expected byin 25 days

   16 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST

Commercial outcome and contract awards

Nothing awarded yet

Notice history

2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender

1. Pipeline or early engagement notice10 Sept 2026, 19:32 BST086159-2026
2. Tender notice18 Sept 2026, 16:02 BST088849-2026

Documents

• Tender notice on Find a Tender