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Remote Handling Emergency Stop System Software Design (1)

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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06 Aug 2022 at 16:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is seeking innovative solutions for its Remote Handling Emergency Stop System Software Design project, located at the Culham Science Centre in Abingdon. This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on software and information systems. The open procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract value set at £248,750. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 8th August 2022 and will last until 31st January 2023. The tender process concluded on 20th May 2022.

This opportunity is particularly suited for software development firms specialising in industrial control systems and nuclear safety services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as there is a clear initiative to involve diverse suppliers in the energy sector, especially those with expertise in design and implementation of advanced safety systems. Competing in this tender allows businesses to engage in cutting-edge energy research, potentially positioning them as key contributors to the future of fusion energy technology.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Remote Handling Emergency Stop System Software Design (1)

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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ad93df-2314-4c2b-8a7e-9215b7aa8736
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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
£248,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2022 - 31 Jan 2023 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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY

Further Information

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