Notice Information
Notice Title
Modelling of Critical Nuclear Facilities
Notice Description
Development of 3D Models for Nuclear Facilities. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) maintains its ability to verify the nuclear programmes of non-nuclear weapon State (NNWS), including the capability to rapidly respond to any significant changes required for the implementation of safeguards-related activities in the field. As one part of its longer-term preparedness activities to date, the Department of Safeguards has already been able to acquire and demonstrate a limited technical capability in using Virtual Reality (VR) navigation inside real-world 3D scans, including the ability to attach relevant geobased data sources to 2D optical imagery. Lessons learned from previous VR projects have already been applied in the development of the current capability. However, to be more effective in its ability to rapidly respond to potentially significant changes in the short term, there is a need for the Department of Safeguards to develop 3D models of a number of very specific critical facilities. As part of its long term preparedness activities, the Department of Safeguards needs to develop the ability to develop and use 3D and Virtual Reality (VR) models for training, analysis and knowledge management. This task will support the creation of models for a number of different nuclear facilities and sites, in close consultation with IAEA experts and inspectors. The 3D models will provide tangible benefits in terms of knowledge management and implementation of safeguards. This will include the training/familiarization of inspectors who may have limited experience of the specific processes at the selected critical nuclear facilities and implementation of safeguards therein. The activity within this task is highly specialised, requiring significant technical knowledge and capabilities with advanced state-of-the-art 3D modelling technology. The proposed contractor must have experience of developing 3D models and resources similar to the facilities of interest. In addition, models must have the capability of being integrated with relevant IAEA Safeguards IT architecture, standards, policies and procedures. The proposed contractor must demonstrable experience of working with the nuclear sector. The specific target for the research is considered sensitive and, therefore suppliers must meet the minimum security requirements to handle, OFFICIAL SENSITIVE information.
Planning Information
This market engagement seeks supplier feedback to inform the procurement and programme of work. Interested parties who have demonstrable experience to deliver the scope of work should contact procurement@uknnl.com before 17:00 pm on Wednesday 29th October 2025, to receive a Request for Information Questionnaire (RFI).
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05cd07
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065480-2025
- 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
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
98 - Other community, social and personal services
-
- CPV Codes
71356000 - Technical services
72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
98113000 - Services furnished by specialist organisations
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £400,000 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 15 Oct 20254 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 29 Oct 2025Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planning
- Lots Status
- Planning
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED
- Contact Name
- Gillian Hale
- Contact Email
- procurement@uknnl.com
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- WARRINGTON
- Postcode
- WA3 6AE
- Post Town
- Warrington
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLD North West (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLD6 Cheshire
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLD61 Warrington
- Delivery Location
- TLD61 Warrington
-
- Local Authority
- Warrington
- Electoral Ward
- Birchwood
- Westminster Constituency
- Warrington North
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065480-2025
15th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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