As part of the relaunch, we are currently undertaking comprehensive 360° reviews with AtkinsRéalis, Altrad Babcock, and McLaughlin & Harvey. Meanwhile, OCS and Amentum are already progressing targeted workstreams following the completion of their reviews. Each 360° review is accompanied by a Joint Business Plan review, conducted with Senior Responsible Owners (SROs), ensuring alignment, transparency, and robust governance in reporting.

These are truly exciting times for the SRM programme. Looking ahead, we will be launching a quarterly SRM newsletter to showcase the value and impact of the programme across the wider organisation. In addition, we will be leveraging the Thrive social value tool to track and demonstrate the benefits delivered through our SRM partnerships.

If you are interested in getting involved in the SRM programme, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please reach out to either contacts below.

UKAEA has been successfully running a Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programme over the past four years, collaborating with key strategic suppliers across a range of workstreams to strengthen relationships and enhance contract delivery.

This year marks an exciting new phase, as we relaunch the SRM programme with a renewed focus: driving meaningful benefits through stronger partnerships and ensuring we deliver on our mission objectives together with our supply chain.

Given the size and scale of our organisation, we have carefully shaped a core group of five to six SRM partners. We are pleased to be working with:

• Amentum

• AtkinsRéalis

• Altrad Babcock

• OCS

• McLaughlin & Harvey

UKAEA has published its Commercial Team Charter 2026, setting out the principles that will guide our commercial activities and relationships with suppliers, partners and stakeholders.

The Charter outlines our commitment to responsible procurement and supply chain management, ensuring that commercial decisions deliver value for money while also supporting wider social, environmental and economic outcomes.

Aligned with the Procurement Act 2023 and UKAEA's mission to lead the delivery of sustainable fusion energy, the Charter highlights our focus on social value, sustainability, equality, diversity and inclusion, health and safety, supply chain resilience and ethical practices.

Through the Charter, we reaffirm our commitment to working collaboratively with industry, academia and the wider supply chain to drive innovation, create lasting benefit and support the development of a thriving fusion ecosystem.

We look forward to continuing to build strong partnerships that help accelerate the delivery of fusion energy while generating positive outcomes for society and the environment.