Planning

Application Management Services for the Radiological Response and Emergency Management System (RREMS)

DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, located in London, has initiated the planning stage for procuring application management services for the Radiological Response and Emergency Management System (RREMS). This system records and analyses radioactivity levels in the United Kingdom, serving vital functions during civil and defence nuclear emergencies. The procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support. Key dates include a future notice to be issued by 22 March 2026, with the contract period planned from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029, and a potential extension until 2031. This planned procurement reflects the department's critical role as a public authority within central government.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in handling complex systems involved in national security and emergency response. Companies with a strong track record in consulting, software development, and support services are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance a contractor's reputation in delivering high-stake services for government projects, potentially opening doors to further public sector collaboration.

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Notice Title

Application Management Services for the Radiological Response and Emergency Management System (RREMS)

Notice Description

The Radiological Response and Emergency Management System (RREMS) is a system managed by the Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and used by the United Kingdom which records and analyses the level of radioactivity across the United Kingdom. DESNZ is the lead government department in the event of a civil nuclear emergency and previously used the Radioactive Incident Monitoring Network ("RIMNET") to support this function. The Ministry of Defence ("MOD") is the lead government department in the event of a defence nuclear emergency and previously used the Nuclear Emergency Response Information Management System ("NERIMS") to support this function.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051ce3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024562-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialexcellence@ics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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