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Eigensolver Core Transport

UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD

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19 Aug 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Eigensolver Core Transport" was led by UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, based at Culham Science Centre, Abingdon. It focused on services in the Software package and information systems, Systems and technical consultancy, and Research and experimental development sectors. This direct procurement process, conducted below the threshold without competition, has reached completion. The contract was awarded to the University of York and runs from 31st July 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement process falls under public undertaking as its classification with a contract value of £48,428.70.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in computational plasma physics and software development, particularly those with experience in electromagnetic turbulence and transport predictions. Firms skilled in developing quasilinear models for hybrid-kinetic ballooning mode turbulence may find growth potential in engaging with UK-based scientific and research-focused organisations like UK Industrial Fusion Solutions. The collaboration between UKIFS and the University of York highlights the importance of expertise in experimental development services, paving the way for further advancements in Step plasma technology.

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Notice Title

Eigensolver Core Transport

Notice Description

UKIFS seeks focussed effort from computational plasma physics expertise with recent experience in the development of state-of-the-art reduced models to describe core plasma transport from the types of electromagnetic turbulence expected to dominate in STEP plasmas. A physics-based quasilinear model of electromagnetic hybrid-kinetic ballooning mode turbulence was recently developed and usefully applied to transport predictions for STEP in [Giacomin, JPP25]. At present this model only includes transport from the linearly dominant modes. UKIFS wishes to extend this model to include sub-dominant modes that may also contribute to the transport, so that higher fidelity calculations can be performed To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=974449251

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058a6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049790-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,428 Under £100K

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
operationalprocurement.step@ukifs.uk
Contact Phone
07852001696

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF YORK

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