Award

Qshera

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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27 Feb 2025 at 14:30

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has awarded a direct contract to Fujitsu Services Ltd for an upgrade of the nuclear accountancy software, required for legal reporting of nuclear material holdings to the Office for Nuclear Regulation. The tender, titled "Qshera," falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000), with an additional classification of "Industry specific software package" (CPV code 48100000). The contract, valued at £72,000 including VAT, will run from 15 January 2025 to 14 January 2028, covering locations across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. This award notice marks the completion of the procurement stage, and no further competition will be initiated.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the nuclear and software sectors, particularly those specialising in industry-specific software packages. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) would be well-suited to seek similar future contracts, given their ability to deliver specialised software solutions efficiently. Engaging in such procurement processes can lead to growth opportunities by establishing credibility and a track record with major contracting authorities like the UKAEA.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Qshera

Notice Description

The software is an upgrade for existing software which is for the approved Nuclear Accountancy System that UKAEA are required to use for the legal reporting of nuclear material holdings to the Office for Nuclear Regulation under The Nuclear Safeguards (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. If UKAEA are unable to report our holdings because the current software becomes incompatible, then it will put the Authority in breach of its legal obligations. All values are for the three year term and include VAT. This is an award notice only and not a call to competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3123838a-56de-4e47-8c2b-2f7216230c20
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9af2289b-c3e2-4021-a5a8-e0ac7c065268
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2025 - 13 Jan 2028 2-3 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

FUJITSU SERVICES

Further Information

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