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ExCALIBUR Fusion Modelling System FM-WP1 Numerical representation: Numerical Analysis Procurement (Project NEPTUNE )

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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13 May 2022 at 19:01

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is seeking tenders for the "ExCALIBUR Fusion Modelling System FM-WP1 Numerical representation: Numerical Analysis Procurement (Project NEPTUNE)" project, which is focused on advancing simulation codes for future supercomputer architectures. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems industry category and has a total contract value of £216,000, with a minimum value of £200,000. The tender is currently in the active stage and will close for submissions on 17th June 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 18th June 2022, lasting until 19th June 2022, with deliverables potentially required in various locations, including the UK and Europe.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and related services, particularly those that can innovate in simulation code design for supercomputers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find the project accessible, given their eligibility to participate. Firms with expertise in experimental development services and research design are well-suited to compete for this contract, allowing them to expand their portfolio and reputation in cutting-edge simulation technology to meet the evolving demands of high-performance computing.

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Notice Title

ExCALIBUR Fusion Modelling System FM-WP1 Numerical representation: Numerical Analysis 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b8ef89e-7b13-4f71-b910-2b6d26653ba8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£216,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jun 2022 - 19 Jun 2022 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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