--- title: "Probablistic Performance Assessment Modelling Software Support (Goldsim)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7097f27a-f39e-4649-a355-c0391aca8d91" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7097f27a-f39e-4649-a355-c0391aca8d91" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7097f27a-f39e-4649-a355-c0391aca8d91.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7097f27a-f39e-4649-a355-c0391aca8d91.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED" published: "2019-09-11" --- # Probablistic Performance Assessment Modelling Software Support (Goldsim) Buyer: RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7097f27a-f39e-4649-a355-c0391aca8d91 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7097f27a-f39e-4649-a355-c0391aca8d91) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7097f27a-f39e-4649-a355-c0391aca8d91.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Radioactive Waste Management Limited (RWM), a subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, seeking support for their probabilistic performance assessment modelling software, GoldSim. The tender, titled "Probabilistic Performance Assessment Modelling Software Support (Goldsim)", is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone for confirming interest by 17:00 on 25th September 2019. The anticipated start date for the support and maintenance service is 1st November 2019, and the contract will run for up to three years. The delivery location is Didcot, Oxfordshire, under the software support services category. This tender presents significant opportunities for software support firms, particularly those specialising in technical support and maintenance for modelling software. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with experience in delivering authorised services and bespoke enhancements related to analytical software. Companies that can demonstrate their technical capabilities and compliance will find this an advantageous procurement process that may enhance their growth and strengthen partnerships within the public sector. ## Notice Radioactive Waste Management Limited (RWM) is a subsidiary of Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). Our vision is to provide a safer future by managing radioactive waste effectively, to protect people and the environment, and our mission is to deliver a UK Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) and provide radioactive waste management solutions. RWM has developed, and continues to develop, probabilistic performance assessment models implemented using the GoldSim software. RWM currently has 5 perpetual Goldsim licences (1 network and 4 desktop) and require ongoing advanced technical support and maintenance to maintain a current compliant version by being able to download all updates to the GoldSim software, to be able to raise and request bespoke enhancements and purchase additional licences if required in order to support safety significant work. The date this support and maintenance needs to go live is 1 November 2019 for a period of up to 3 years. Successful bidders will be expected to be able to demonstrate their ability to provide this solution as an authorised service provider. Please confirm your ability to provide this requirement by emailing confirmation to: julie.abbott@nda.gov.uk by 17:00 Wednesday 25th September. Further information on RWM and the work that it undertakes to deliver a GDF and provide waste management solutions can be found via our website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/radioactive-waste-management ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/124de340-8717-4f9b-a181-4576b904b77a | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 25 Sep 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED | | Locality | DIDCOT | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX11 0GD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Vale of White Horse | | Electoral ward | Hendreds | | Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 72261000 - Software support services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 11 Sep 2019 at 08:42 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/124de340-8717-4f9b-a181-4576b904b77a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/124de340-8717-4f9b-a181-4576b904b77a 11th September 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/radioactive-waste-management ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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