Planning

Industry Simulation Software

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Planning

27 Mar 2026 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is currently in the planning stage for a procurement titled "Industry Simulation Software" targeting the development of industry-specific software services. This procurement is valued at £75,000 and is specifically aimed at the services sector within the software development industry. The delivery location is set in the United Kingdom, and key milestone engagement is due by 10th April 2026, with further notice expected by 24th April 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 29th May 2026 to 29th May 2027. Interested parties can access preliminary market engagement documentation for further details on participation expressed through a market engagement notice.

This tender presents a substantial business growth opportunity for businesses specialising in industry-specific software development services, particularly those able to deliver bespoke solutions within the simulation space. Companies with strengths in developing industry-specific software packages would find this contract attractive, potentially expanding their portfolio within the public sector by collaborating with a prominent entity like the UK Atomic Energy Authority. The ongoing requirement for specialised software services provides long-term prospects for businesses capable of innovating to meet the evolving needs of public authority projects.

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Notice Title

Industry Simulation Software

Notice Description

Industry Simulation Software for UKAEA. Please see PME documents for more information.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=104143&TID=100109315&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067664
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028455-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 May 2026 - 29 May 2027 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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