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Unified DTIL Engine

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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06 Aug 2025 at 12:00

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, located at the Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, is undertaking a public procurement process for the development of the Unified DTIL Engine, a novel software project grounded in industry-standard agile practices. The project falls under the industry category of industry-specific software development services and is designated as a services procurement. This procurement process is in the award stage, with Toia Ltd, based in Stratford upon Avon, identified as the supplier. The contract, valued at GBP 816,249, is set to commence on 13th August 2025 and conclude by 31st March 2026. It follows a direct procurement method justified by the supplier’s exclusive rights to the technology.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the software development sector, especially those focused on innovative and specialised software solutions. Companies with strengths in agile development practices and those capable of delivering cutting-edge proprietary technology would find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can leverage exclusive intellectual property rights could benefit from the strategic opportunities showcased by this procurement model.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Unified DTIL Engine

Notice Description

Development of the Unified DTIL Engine is a first-of-a-kind software development project, which motivates an industry-standard agile approach.

Procurement Information

For creation/acquisition of unique work. If the suppliers' intellectual property or exclusive rights mean only they can supply the work, and no reasonable alternative is available. TOIA Ltd acquired the rights to the technology developed by Generic Robotics who were originally selected by UKAEA through a compliant procurement process as part of the LongOps programme. TOIA Ltd acquired the rights to the technology developed by Generic Robotics who were originally selected by UKAEA through a compliant procurement process as part of the LongOps project

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058270
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046507-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£680,207 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Colette Broadwith
Contact Email
colette.broadwith@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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