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Process Modelling Software (Tritium)

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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16 Jul 2021 at 12:30

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has awarded a contract titled "Process Modelling Software (Tritium)" to Aspen Technology Inc. This procurement falls within the analytical and scientific software category, specifically focusing on software for tritium-based process modelling necessary for the UK’s sustainable nuclear energy initiatives. The contract, valued at £370,000, is part of an open procurement method. The award was published on 16th July 2021, following a tender period that ended on 8th June 2021, with the contract period commencing on 26th July 2021 and extending until 25th July 2024. The project is based in Abingdon, England, at the Culham Science Centre.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in analytical software and related services. Companies that develop scientific software packages, system management solutions, or software support services would be particularly well-positioned to compete in similar contracts. Additionally, SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the growing demand in the fusion energy sector and the UK’s commitment to sustainable technologies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Process Modelling Software (Tritium)

Notice Description

This is an award notice only not a call to competition. The UKAEA is a non-departmental public body researching fusion energy and related technologies with the aim of positioning the UK as a leader in sustainable nuclear energy. UKAEA's mission is to deliver sustainable fusion energy and maximise scientific and economic impact. To support the fuel cycle elements of the STEP concept design, UKAEA require a modelling software for tritium-based process modelling to cover both steady state and dynamic modelling.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-770d8540-ac97-407a-ae6c-f9fa5ba1c9c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f74ac4f-b959-4d18-9db1-39fc0ea763b4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48461000 - Analytical or scientific software package

48781000 - System management software package

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

72260000 - Software-related services

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£370,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jul 2021 - 25 Jul 2024 3-4 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

ASPEN TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

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