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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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23 Nov 2022 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has awarded a contract for the ExCALIBUR Fusion Modelling System FM-WP1 Numerical Analysis Procurement (Project NEPTUNE) to the Science and Technology Facilities Council. The procurement process was completed, with a contract value of £216,000. The contract period runs from November 17, 2022, to February 28, 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a tender deadline on June 17, 2022. The contract falls under the "Software package and information systems" category.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, experimental development services, and design and execution of research and development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this procurement. The opportunity is suited for businesses interested in supercomputer architectures and future simulation code redesign. Companies located in the United Kingdom and beyond can compete for this contract to support the development of future supercomputers and simulation technologies.

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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
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b29d22c7-d6d1-4cb3-8783-02152e4a6f65
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
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2022 - 28 Feb 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Abigail Woods
Contact Email
abigail.woods@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL

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