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title: "STEP WP1 - Code_Aster Performance Study"
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# STEP WP1 - Code_Aster Performance Study

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b276fbf-bd65-45e8-8cab-28017a668131

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "STEP WP1 - Code_Aster Performance Study" was initiated by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA). This contract, classified under engineering services, is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 23rd August 2019, with a contract period commencing from 2nd September 2019 and ending on 31st January 2020. The procurement method used was an open procedure, aimed at diversifying computational tools for engineering analysis, specifically tools that can be efficiently deployed to meet unique challenges faced by UKAEA. The award for this tender was granted to Wood Nuclear Limited on 6th September 2019, with a contract value of £94,889.91.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in engineering and technical services, especially SMEs and VCSEs, who have the capability to demonstrate scalable performance solutions. Companies that specialise in consultative engineering, construction services, and scientific research are well-suited to compete for future contracts involving innovative tools and methodologies in engineering analysis. Engaging with this opportunity may facilitate partnerships and collaborations within the sector, ultimately supporting business growth and expansion in technical arenas.

## Notice

The Client (UKAEA) seeks to diversify the computational tools that can be applied to a variety of problems. Specifically of interest are widely scalable and deployable tools to meet some of the unique challenges that UKAEA faces in engineering analysis. The successful Consultant will be selected by the Client to demonstrate Code_Aster's performance on 3 test cases.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a56efac1-8c37-4622-8cca-6aa3b15ff16d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 19 Sep 2019 - 31 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,889 |
| 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 | WOOD NUCLEAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
- 71335000 - Engineering studies
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2019 at 10:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a56efac1-8c37-4622-8cca-6aa3b15ff16d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a56efac1-8c37-4622-8cca-6aa3b15ff16d
  24th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=29377&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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