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title: "RACE ESS Active Cells Machining Station Control Software"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-10-30"
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# RACE ESS Active Cells Machining Station Control Software

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-135cbcb0-c819-4688-aca3-b512bde4b69a

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has completed the award phase for the contract titled "RACE ESS Active Cells Machining Station Control Software". This contract, classified under the industrial control software package (CPV 48150000), pertains to the procurement of specialised control software for the machining station at the RACE ESS Active Cells facility. The contract was awarded without prior publication through a limited procurement method. The procurement process started and concluded in October 2024, with the contract period set from 30th October to 1st November 2024. The delivery region is the South East of the United Kingdom, specifically at the Culham Campus in Abingdon.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial control software, particularly those capable of delivering bespoke solutions for highly specialised equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were deemed suitable for this contract, although the award went to a large enterprise, Control Software Solutions, based in Greater Manchester. Companies in the IT and engineering sectors, especially those focused on highly specialised software development, stand to benefit from such contracts, both in terms of financial gain and industry reputation. This tender underscores the importance of advanced technological capabilities and niche expertise in the field of industrial software solutions for public sector projects.

## Notice

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has the requirement for Control Software in relation to the RACE ESS Active Cells Machining Station.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/652a0f90-4939-4a06-a872-4a5060a1f30a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONTROL SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48150000 - Industrial control software package

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2024 at 16:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/652a0f90-4939-4a06-a872-4a5060a1f30a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/652a0f90-4939-4a06-a872-4a5060a1f30a
  30th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

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