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Remote Handling Emergency Stop System Software Design

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

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06 Aug 2022 at 15:42

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TenderUpdate

01 Jun 2022 at 15:42

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TenderUpdate

18 May 2022 at 10:56

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Tender

04 May 2022 at 17:41

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Award

07 Apr 2022 at 13:24

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Tender

28 Mar 2022 at 18:24

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Planning

14 Feb 2022 at 17:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is conducting a procurement process for the "Remote Handling Emergency Stop System Software Design," classified under nuclear safety services and in the services category. This tender is currently at the awarded stage, finalised on 5th August 2022, with an estimated contract value of £248,750. The contract, aimed at enhancing the current remote handling safety system at the Joint European Torus (JET) facility in Culham, is vital for upgrading to a modern system that meets performance level requirements. The contract is expected to facilitate significant advancements in fusion energy research while ensuring safety compliance.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in software design, engineering, and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in nuclear and industrial control systems. Companies that can demonstrate quality in design, documentation capabilities, and relevant organisational experience would be well poised to compete. This project is particularly suited for firms that are innovative in leveraging technology to enhance safety systems, contributing to the future of energy from fusion technology.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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-h6vhtk-0316fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021643-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£248,750 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Mar 2022Expired
Award Date
5 Aug 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Postcode Area
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), TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
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 Ltd

Further Information

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