Planning

Digital Infrastructure Training Simulator Consultancy

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Planning

25 Jul 2025 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, located at the Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Digital Infrastructure Training Simulator Consultancy." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting software consultancy, training simulators, and development. The process, due to be completed by March 2026, involves a market engagement due on 11 August 2025. The future tender notice is scheduled for release on 25 September 2025. This initiative is designed to provide guidance and expertise over five months, leveraging best practices from industries like aviation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for digital infrastructure consultancy businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to engage with a key public authority in developing cutting-edge training simulators. Businesses excelling in software consultancy, research and development, and training services, especially those with a focus on aerospace simulations, will find this tender beneficial for expanding their service offerings and customer base. With a contract value of £100,000, this procurement is well-suited for organisations specialising in interactive and practical guidance, aiming to enhance their influence and reach in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Digital Infrastructure Training Simulator Consultancy

Notice Description

RAICo Digital is seeking consultancy services that provide interactive, hands-on guidance over an expected five-month period, advising on development processes and best practices drawn from relevant industries such as aviation.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=96437&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05663c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043115-2025
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

34152000 - Training simulators

72266000 - Software consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
Colette Broadwith
Contact Email
colette.mckernan@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

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

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