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Planning

10 Aug 2026 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is conducting a procurement process titled "EDGE2D JAX Re-platforming Project," which is currently in the planning stage. This project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on software programming and consultancy services related to Plasma physics Scrape-Off-Layer Fluid Modelling and Edge Plasma Transport. The procurement is scheduled within the Oxfordshire region, with the main engagement milestone due by 10 August 2026. The tender will be formally announced on 1 September 2026, with the contract period expected to commence on 1 October 2026 and conclude by 31 March 2027. The total estimated value of the contract is £120,000 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in industry-specific software solutions, particularly those experienced in Plasma physics and related fusion simulation codes like EDGE2D. It is especially suited for SMEs due to the contract's suitability criteria. Participating in this procurement offers an avenue to engage with a high-profile public authority, potentially leading to collaborative opportunities in the central government sector and enhancement of the company's portfolio in advanced scientific software development. Interested businesses can access further details through the market engagement document linked in the preliminary notice.

How relevant is this notice?

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=

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 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20263 weeks to go
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

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