Planning

WASTE DATA SYSTEM

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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26 Mar 2025 at 14:56

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24 Mar 2025 at 15:00

Planning

19 Mar 2025 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is planning a procurement process for a new Inventory System to track radioactive materials generated from site activities, particularly those from decommissioning the JET tokamak system. This project, titled "WASTE DATA SYSTEM," falls under the industry category of database and operating software development services. The planning stage is currently underway, with key engagement deadlines set for 31 March 2025, and the procurement documents available for unrestricted access on the EU Supply portal. The contract is expected to start on 28 July 2025, and will initially run until 30 July 2029, with the potential for renewal. The project location is in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, and the procurement method follows legal guidelines established in UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in database management systems, software development, and industry-specific software solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly encouraged to participate. The move from a Microsoft Access-based inventory system to a more sophisticated and secure platform promises long-term collaboration opportunities, including ongoing support, maintenance, and potential future enhancements. Companies with experience in similar decommissioning projects and a demonstrated ability to provide scalable and secure data management solutions will find this tender particularly compelling.

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Notice Title

WASTE DATA SYSTEM

Notice Description

JET Decommissioning and Repurposing Waste Data System. 3.1. The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) are seeking a new Inventory System to track radioactive materials generated from site activities, especially in reference to radioactive materials produced from the decommissioning of the JET tokamak system. The expected complexity and amount of material arising from this decommissioning, as well as longevity concerns, have prompted aspirations to move away from the current Microsoft Access based waste inventory system. Hence a replacement system is required which provides increased capability and greater security in application support. The Preliminary Market engagement is seeking general information around experience, the platform, hosting, maintenance, pricing models and indicative costs.

Planning Information

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicTenders Please search using the unique tender ID: 97381 Engagement deadline 5pm 31/03/2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ef33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011355-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48600000 - Database and operating software package

48612000 - Database-management system

72211000 - Programming services of systems and user software

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

72212600 - Database and operating software development services

72212610 - Database software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Jul 2025 - 30 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Caroline Gow
Contact Email
caroline.gow@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 123546

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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