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Plasma Modelling

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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24 Jan 2024 at 17:19

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, based in Abingdon, UK, has awarded a contract for "Plasma Modelling" under the services category. The award procedure was limited, without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £560,000 GBP, was signed on January 9, 2024. The contract involves plasma modelling for core and pedestal plasma turbulence simulations, scrape-off layer turbulence simulation, and non-inductive plasma start-up and current drive simulations.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the research and development services and consultancy sector to engage. Given the unique skills required for the STEP Plasma and HCD workstream, the University of York was the successful supplier. SMEs with expertise in plasma modelling and related services could find this tender suitable for their growth strategies. The award process included only one bid, showcasing potential for further competition in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Plasma Modelling

Notice Description

Plasma Modelling for: 1) Core and pedestal plasma turbulence simulations 2) Scape Off Layer turbulence simulation 3) Non-inductive plasma start-up and current drive simulations

Lot Information

Lot 1

Plasma Modelling for: 1) Core and pedestal plasma turbulence simulations 2) Scape Off Layer turbulence simulation 3) Non-inductive plasma start-up and current drive simulations

Procurement Information

The University of York have researchers who have unique skills required for the STEP Plasma and HCD workstream. A longer-term successor arrangement is currently being planned which will take place through open tender .

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043455
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002493-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
Catherine Sirotkin
Contact Email
catherine.sirotkin@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235467082

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

UNIVERSITY OF YORK

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