Award

Process Modelling Software (Tritium)

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jul 2021 at 11:08

Tender

07 May 2021 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is seeking to procure Process Modelling Software (Tritium), classified under analytical or scientific software packages, with the main procurement category classified as goods. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, having completed on 16 July 2021. The contract is intended to support the fuel cycle elements of the STEP concept design and is valued at £375,000, with a potential contract duration of up to six years, including options for extensions. The tender was solicited through an open procedure, allowing broad participation.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in analytical software development, particularly those with expertise in process modelling for tritium and related technologies. Companies that offer system management software, software-related services, and technical support services are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful integration of such technologies aligns with the UK government’s commitment to sustainable nuclear energy, making this an appealing venture for organisations aiming to contribute to advancements in fusion research.

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Notice Title

Process Modelling Software (Tritium)

Notice Description

The UKAEA is a non-departmental public body researching fusion energy and related technologies with the aim of positioning the UK as a leader in sustainable nuclear energy. UKAEA's mission is to deliver sustainable fusion energy and maximise scientific and economic impact. To support the fuel cycle elements of the STEP concept design, UKAEA require a modelling software for tritium-based process modelling to cover both steady state and dynamic modelling.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To support the fuel cycle elements of the STEP concept design, UKAEA require a modelling software for tritium-based process modelling to cover both steady state and dynamic modelling. To enable a common modelling platform with the power generation and infrastructure team, other systems of interest include power cycles, including water treatment, and cryogenic systems. The contract will be in place 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 year = maximum total of 6 years

Renewal: 1+1+1 = 3 Years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ae75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016753-2021
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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48461000 - Analytical or scientific software package

48781000 - System management software package

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

72260000 - Software-related services

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
36 months

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Guy Wells
Contact Email
guy.wells@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0123546

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

ASPEN TECHNOLOGY

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