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ExCALIBUR Fusion Modelling System FM-WP2 Plasma multiphysics model: Spectral element procurement (Project NEPTUNE)

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Nov 2022 at 11:22

Tender

13 May 2022 at 17:11

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has awarded the contract for the ExCALIBUR Fusion Modelling System FM-WP2 Plasma multiphysics model to King's College. The procurement process, titled "ExCALIBUR Fusion Modelling System FM-WP2 Plasma multiphysics model: Spectral element procurement (Project NEPTUNE)," falls under the goods category, with a focus on software package and information systems. The contract, initiated through a tender, reached the award stage on 23rd November 2022. The project is aimed at redesigning simulation codes to be compatible with future supercomputer architectures for improved performance.

This tender by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority presents opportunities for businesses in the software development services, research and development, and experimental development sectors. Companies with expertise in developing simulation codes for supercomputer architectures could compete for this contract, which involves open procurement procedures. The deadline for the tender was 17th June 2022, with an active contract period starting on 5th September 2022 and ending on 15th February 2024. The selection criteria focus on supplier suitability, economic factors, and technical capabilities, with a contract value of £378,000.

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Notice Title

ExCALIBUR Fusion Modelling System FM-WP2 Plasma multiphysics model: Spectral element procurement (Project NEPTUNE)

Notice Description

Radical changes to supercomputer architectures are on the horizon. The current simulation codes, that much of UK science relies upon, are designed for current supercomputer architectures. These codes will, at best, not be able to fully exploit the power that the supercomputers of the mid-2020s will deliver; at worst, they will run slower on those machines than they do now. Future computers will be more energy efficient and so the longer we rely upon the current approach, the more expensive the solution will be. Therefore, it is essential that we invest now in redesigning those simulation codes so that they perform well on the future generations of supercomputers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Radical changes to supercomputer architectures are on the horizon. The current simulation codes, that much of UK science relies upon, are designed for current supercomputer architectures. These codes will, at best, not be able to fully exploit the power that the supercomputers of the mid-2020s will deliver; at worst, they will run slower on those machines than they do now. Future computers will be more energy efficient and so the longer we rely upon the current approach, the more expensive the solution will be. Therefore, it is essential that we invest now in redesigning those simulation codes so that they perform well on the future generations of supercomputers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0337aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033187-2022
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72262000 - Software development services

73120000 - Experimental development services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£378,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£378,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2022 - 15 Feb 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

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
Abigail Woods
Contact Email
abigail.woods@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KING'S COLLEGE

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