Planning

FORTRAN Programmer Support

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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Planning

20 Feb 2025 at 09:38

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited (UKNNL) is initiating a procurement process for FORTRAN Programmer Support, classified under the software package and information systems industry category. This request for information is a part of pre-tender market consultation to assess current market capabilities. Located in England, this procurement is in the planning stage, with an engagement end date of 20 March 2025. The UKNNL highlights the need for an independent programmer to review software source code written in FORTRAN77, involving tasks such as code analysis, security vulnerability identification, and recommendations for code improvement and best practices.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with expertise in FORTRAN77 and software security. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The project requires a firm understanding of software development best practices and up-to-date knowledge of security issues, making it ideal for businesses that can provide high-quality technical reviews and recommendations. Engaging in this tender can potentially establish or strengthen relationships with a key player in the nuclear industry while showcasing expertise in niche programming languages and security.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FORTRAN Programmer Support

Notice Description

This exercise is a request for information as part of a pre-tender market consultation, it does not constitute a formal procurement process. The purpose of this exercise is to assess the capabilities within current markets to delivery this contract. United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) may choose to contact suppliers as a result of completing this questionnaire, if you wish for us not to contact you, please make this clear on your questionnaire response. Please read the information provided in the attached specification document before responding to this questionnaire. An independent programmer may be required to review software source code written in FORTRAN77. The reviewer will be expected to be up to date with best software development practises as well as the latest security issues with FORTRAN77. This review will cover the following: * Review the code using software such as Sonarqube or other appropriate code analysis software. * Identify any security vulnerabilities in the code and make recommendations to fix these. * Make any recommendations for improving the code. * Recommend best current FORTRAN compilers for future development. * Define the best structures for documenting/tracking the code. Additional information: How to apply: Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c7b8053-8d2e-4097-bdfd-943c9496d26d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23f34493-6d37-4299-9cb5-647cf5163f3d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED
Contact Name
Sarah Walton
Contact Email
sarah.walton@uknnl.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RISLEY
Postcode
WA3 6AE
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Further Information

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