Tender

Disruption and Runaway Electron Analysis Modelling ( DREAM)

UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD.

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29 Jul 2025 at 13:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd., a public undertaking located in Abingdon, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Disruption and Runaway Electron Analysis Modelling (DREAM)", falls under the services category, specifically targeting analytical, scientific, and engineering-related services. The procurement has progressed to the tender stage with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 11th August 2025 and a tender submission deadline on 29th August 2025. The procurement will utilise an open, below-threshold competition, inviting tenders through the designated platform with an estimated contract value of £75,000. The contract is scheduled to start on 24th September 2025, concluding on 31st March 2026, with potential renewal options up to September 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific and technical services, particularly those focusing on analytical and mathematical software development as well as engineering solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) along with voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract due to the nature of the work involved and the growing demand for innovative solutions in the energy sector. By participating, businesses could enhance their portfolio, gain recognition within the industry, and potentially secure future projects through successful collaboration with a key player in the UK’s industrial sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Disruption and Runaway Electron Analysis Modelling ( DREAM)

Notice Description

The aim of the DREAM modelling contract is to optimize the STEP Shattered Pallet Injection system and to burn down the risk to STEP posed by Runway Electron. DREAM is a code designed to address this problem and is used by ITER to assess the physics impact of the ITER SPI system. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=969284484

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05681c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043884-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

48460000 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

71351700 - Scientific prospecting services

72212460 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD.
Contact Name
Raj Kumar
Contact Email
operationalprocurement.step@ukifs.uk
Contact Phone
00000000000

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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