Tender

Plant Information System and Associated Services

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender

25 Mar 2022 at 15:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is inviting tenders for the "Plant Information System and Associated Services" project, aimed at supporting the STEP Programme, which focuses on fusion technology. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems industry category and is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 28th April 2022. The contract, valued at £6.6 million with an initial term until the end of March 2024, has the possibility of extensions, allowing for companies to engage in a significant long-term partnership. The contract will be executed within the UK, specifically at the Culham Science Centre in Abingdon.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, IT consulting, and related services, particularly those capable of providing industry-specific solutions tailored for the energy sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as there is a strong emphasis on inclusivity in this procurement process. Companies that can deliver a comprehensive Plant Information System software suite and associated services will find themselves well-positioned to contribute to the UK's ambitions in fusion energy and to grow their business through this high-value contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Plant Information System and Associated Services

Notice Description

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is looking to procure a commercially available Plant Information System software suite and an associated services partner, to enable successful deployment and adoption of a system that meets the needs of the STEP Programme (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production). The STEP programme aims to build on UK global leadership in fusion; deliver a prototype reactor by 2040, prove the viability of fusion as a technology for generating electricity . A STEP Plant Information System is envisaged to provide a centralised repository for all Plant/Reactor information assets. The information backbone provided by such a system will record the 'Digital Thread', tracing relationships and origins between data sets, to capture the evolutionary design rationale and intent, of the fusion reactor definition, eventually leading to a 5D Building Information Model. The initial term of the contract will be in place until March 2024 with the option to extend by a further period of three years Initial term +1+1+1.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df8781d5-acfc-4a3a-9812-36fb33589241
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

72260000 - Software-related services

72261000 - Software support services

72262000 - Software development services

72263000 - Software implementation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Apr 2022 - 30 Apr 2022 30 days
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

Further Information

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