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EDGE2D JAX Re-platforming Project

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

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10 Aug 2026 at 11:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is planning a software re-platforming project for EDGE2D JAX. The requirement concerns software programming and consultancy services, industry-specific software and related software services supporting fusion simulation. The authority is seeking suppliers with experience in plasma physics scrape-off-layer fluid modelling, edge plasma transport and related fusion simulation codes, including EDGE2D, SOLPS or Hermes-3. The work is intended for delivery in the United Kingdom, with the buyer based at Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire. This is a specialist research and engineering software requirement rather than a general IT services contract, and will suit organisations combining fusion science expertise with software development and simulation capability.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the UK Atomic Energy Authority has stated an intention to procure and has not issued an invitation to tender. It is expected to be a below-threshold services procurement with one lot, and the lot is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The estimated value is £100,000 excluding VAT, or £120,000 including VAT. The anticipated contract period is 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. The buyer expects to publish the next notice on 1 September 2026. Preliminary market engagement is scheduled to take place by 20 August 2026, allowing potential suppliers to review the requirement and inform the developing procurement before it reaches the market.

This will suit specialist fusion and plasma-modelling organisations, scientific software developers, research and technology companies, and consultancies able to combine domain knowledge with practical code engineering. Relevant preparation includes experience of scrape-off-layer fluid modelling, edge plasma transport and fusion simulation codes such as EDGE2D, SOLPS or Hermes-3. Suppliers should be ready to explain their technical capability, experience applying these codes and ability to re-platform or develop software in a research environment. The stated SME suitability may make this a realistic route for smaller specialist firms, including those that can form partnerships to combine plasma physics, numerical modelling, software architecture, testing and implementation expertise. Market engagement is the opportunity to clarify the emerging technical requirement and demonstrate relevant experience before formal competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EDGE2D JAX Re-platforming Project

Notice Description

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is interested to hear from potential suppliers who have experience in Plasma physics Scrape-Off-Layer (SOL) Fluid Modelling, Edge Plasma Transport and related fusion simulation codes such as EDGE2D, SOLPS or Hermes-3. Further details of the requirement including a market engagement document are available by following the link below.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=107983&TID=100113054&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dfec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075646-2026
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
SME
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

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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 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
Postcode Area
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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

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