Tender

Fusion Futures: Uncertainty Quantification for Plasma Control Systems

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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23 Aug 2024 at 16:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is seeking to procure services under the project title "Fusion Futures: Uncertainty Quantification for Plasma Control Systems." This tender falls within the industry category of software programming and consultancy services, specifically focusing on systems and technical consultancy services as well as software integration consultancy. The tender is in the active stage with a procurement method of open procedure. The key dates include the tender period ending on 23rd September 2024 at 12:00 BST and the contract period extending from 16th October 2024 to 31st March 2025. The work will be performed across various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and within the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in uncertainty quantification and plasma control systems. Companies that can provide experienced staff proficient in modern UQ theory and techniques will find this project particularly suitable. By participating, businesses can collaborate closely with UKAEA's R&D staff, thereby enhancing their portfolio and experience in cutting-edge scientific research and development. The reserved procurement policy ensures that only UK-based organisations can compete, offering a competitive edge to domestic businesses.

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Notice Title

Fusion Futures: Uncertainty Quantification for Plasma Control Systems

Notice Description

The project objective is to extend real-time plasma control frameworks with uncertainty quantification (UQ) to increase resilience. Plasma control systems must operate reliably. They have tight real-time performance constraints and must work across a range of parameter space in which adapting effectively to the response of the highly non-linear plasma is critical. Modern approaches to control problems recognize the importance of quantifying uncertainty and applying systematic treatment to optimise results. The project seeks to apply state of the art thinking from the field of uncertainty quantification to build new capabilities in plasma control software frameworks. In general, there is scope to make control systems more resilient and to better characterize and control operational risks by applying UQ methods in plasma control system. Example objectives could include studies of the variable performance of control systems as a function of actuator response variability, either static, or time varying (the latter including short term and long term drift). Approaches could be first principles based on parametric knowledge of behaviours from models, and/or empirical inferring statistical variability from data. Another direction of interest is applying UQ to control of systems with uncertain dynamics and building robust solutions even in the absence of detailed models. UKAEA require the provision of staff with strong knowledge and experience of the theory and techniques in modern uncertainty quantification to work in close cooperation with UKAEA research and development staff for a period running from contract award until March 31 2025. Reserved Procurement (UK only) In line with Procurement Policy Note 11/20, UKAEA is reserving the right to participate in this procurement to organisations who are based within the UK.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16946141-fc1f-471c-9f3b-41360bf73033
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

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