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ExCALIBUR Fusion Modelling System FM-WP4 Code structure and coordination: Software Support Procurement (Project NEPTUNE )

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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11 Oct 2022 at 13:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has awarded a contract for the ExCALIBUR Fusion Modelling System under the project NEPTUNE. The procurement process aimed to redesign simulation codes for future supercomputer architectures. The procurement stage was classified as an "award", with a contract period starting on October 11, 2022, and ending on February 29, 2024. The tender had a minimum value of £100,000 and a final value of £135,000, using an open procedure for goods procurement.

This contract presents business opportunities for companies specializing in software development, experimental development services, and research and development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this opportunity. The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority acted as the buying organisation, and the procurement was suitable for SMEs, emphasizing innovation and future-proof solutions for the UK science sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ExCALIBUR Fusion Modelling System FM-WP4 Code structure and coordination: Software Support Procurement (Project NEPTUNE )

Notice Description

Radical changes to supercomputer architectures are on the horizon. The current simulation codes, that much of UK science relies upon, are designed for current supercomputer architectures. These codes will, at best, not be able to fully exploit the power that the supercomputers of the mid-2020s will deliver; at worst, they will run slower on those machines than they do now. Future computers will be more energy efficient and so the longer we rely upon the current approach, the more expensive the solution will be. Therefore, it is essential that we invest now in redesigning those simulation codes so that they perform well on the future generations of supercomputers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06024090-6a1b-4a1e-979e-5ae7e76ea4aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/769e26b7-d891-48e7-adf6-8ca0938810f6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72262000 - Software development services

73120000 - Experimental development services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£104,173 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2022 - 29 Feb 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF YORK

Further Information

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