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title: "Process Modelling Software (Tritium)"
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# Process Modelling Software (Tritium)

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-770d8540-ac97-407a-ae6c-f9fa5ba1c9c6

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has awarded a contract titled "Process Modelling Software (Tritium)" to Aspen Technology Inc. This procurement falls within the analytical and scientific software category, specifically focusing on software for tritium-based process modelling necessary for the UK’s sustainable nuclear energy initiatives. The contract, valued at £370,000, is part of an open procurement method. The award was published on 16th July 2021, following a tender period that ended on 8th June 2021, with the contract period commencing on 26th July 2021 and extending until 25th July 2024. The project is based in Abingdon, England, at the Culham Science Centre.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in analytical software and related services. Companies that develop scientific software packages, system management solutions, or software support services would be particularly well-positioned to compete in similar contracts. Additionally, SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the growing demand in the fusion energy sector and the UK’s commitment to sustainable technologies.

## Notice

This is an award notice only not a call to competition. The UKAEA is a non-departmental public body researching fusion energy and related technologies with the aim of positioning the UK as a leader in sustainable nuclear energy. UKAEA's mission is to deliver sustainable fusion energy and maximise scientific and economic impact. To support the fuel cycle elements of the STEP concept design, UKAEA require a modelling software for tritium-based process modelling to cover both steady state and dynamic modelling.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f74ac4f-b959-4d18-9db1-39fc0ea763b4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Jul 2021 - 25 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £370,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASPEN TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48461000 - Analytical or scientific software package
- 48781000 - System management software package
- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
- 72260000 - Software-related services
- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2021 at 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f74ac4f-b959-4d18-9db1-39fc0ea763b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f74ac4f-b959-4d18-9db1-39fc0ea763b4
  16th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=37829&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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