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Radiological Safety System for ESS Active Cells

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

27 Jul 2021 at 17:14

Award

17 May 2021 at 09:06

TenderUpdate

05 Mar 2021 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is currently conducting a procurement process for a contract titled "Radiological Safety System for ESS Active Cells." This tender falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on industry-specific software packages classified under CPV code 48100000. The tender is active and is set within a procurement framework classified as an open procedure. Bids were originally due by 26 March 2021, and the contract period extends from 1 April 2021 to 19 August 2022, with all submissions to be delivered electronically or in writing to the contact point in Abingdon, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly in areas related to nuclear reactor protection systems and document creation tools. Companies that have capabilities in software design, system realisation, and commissioning will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, this procurement could benefit both large firms and small to medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their offerings in the nuclear or radiological safety sector.

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Notice Title

Radiological Safety System for ESS Active Cells

Notice Description

Radiological Safety System for ESS Active Cells

Lot Information

Lot 1

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for the Supply of ESS Active Cells Radiological Safety Systems Software Design, System Realisation and Commissioning. Full details of the requirement can be found by following the link above at Section I.3. Please note, to download the documents you are required to be logged into eu-supply and have expressed an interest. Registration is free. Additional information: The dates at II.2.7 are estimations only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029400
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003225-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

35113110 - Nuclear-reactor protection system

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 19 Aug 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Robert Franklin
Contact Email
robert.franklin@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235466915

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

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