Tender

Remote Handling Emergency Stop System Software Design

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender Notice
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28 Mar 2022 at 18:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is managing the tender for the "Remote Handling Emergency Stop System Software Design", classified under the software package and information systems industry. This procurement process is currently in the active stage, with the tender period scheduled to close on 13 April 2022. The location for this project is in the South East of England, specifically at the Culham Science Centre in Abingdon. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in software development, particularly those with capabilities in industrial control systems and nuclear safety services. Businesses that specialise in the design and implementation of advanced safety systems and software solutions would be well-suited for this procurement. The upgrading of the Emergency Stop System represents a chance for companies to contribute to the advancement of fusion energy technology while potentially expanding their market presence in a growing industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Remote Handling Emergency Stop System Software Design

Notice Description

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is leading research in the generation of energy from fusion technology, primarily using the Joint European Torus (JET) vessel located at Culham. The current Remote Handling (RH) Safety System, otherwise known as the Emergency Stop System (EMS), has been in use for many years. The system is due to be upgraded and replaced with a modern, fit for purpose, Performance Level (PL) rated system to enable the Remote Handling (RH) plant to operate well into the future.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd8c5ab8-b308-458e-83e8-1f2f447c5389
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e6490e-c872-4816-bf4a-473114a8c0e5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48110000 - Point of sale (POS) software package

48150000 - Industrial control software package

98113100 - Nuclear safety services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 May 2022 - 30 Dec 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

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