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Tritium Plant Virtual Control Room

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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16 Jan 2025 at 11:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Tritium Plant Virtual Control Room" project was conducted by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA). This tender falls under the industry category of computer control systems and includes items such as hardware, software, and licences, along with associated furniture. The contract is to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with a tender period that ended on 10th October 2024. The award stage has been reached, with a contract period commencing on 23rd December 2024 and concluding on 27th May 2025. Key dates include the contract award date of 23rd December 2024 and the contract completion date of 31st March 2025. The procurement utilised an open procedure method.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in computer control and integration systems to collaborate with a prominent UK authority. The procurement specifically suits small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) equipped to supply computer control systems, installation services, and industrial control software packages. Winning this contract, valued at £688,314.65 and awarded to Bilfinger UK Ltd, could enhance a company's portfolio and open doors to further public sector contracts. The detailed requirements and integration aspect of the tender indicate that businesses with strong technical and design capabilities in virtual control systems would be well-positioned to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tritium Plant Virtual Control Room

Notice Description

The requirement is deliver the infrastructure required for a virtual control room for the UK Atomic Energy Authority tritium plant. This includes the supply of the hardware, software and licences, and providing the integration between the control system and the virtual plant. It also includes the design of a suitable room layout and the supply of the requisite furniture. Development of the virtual plant is outside of the scope of this contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a706054-fd31-48ee-8702-1e4135146073
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48150000 - Industrial control software package

48151000 - Computer control system

51900000 - Installation services of guidance and control systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£688,314 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2024 - 27 May 2025 1-6 months
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BILFINGER

Further Information

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