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title: "FORTRAN Programmer Support"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED"
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# FORTRAN Programmer Support

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c7b8053-8d2e-4097-bdfd-943c9496d26d

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## Summary

The United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited (UKNNL) is initiating a procurement process for FORTRAN Programmer Support, classified under the software package and information systems industry category. This request for information is a part of pre-tender market consultation to assess current market capabilities. Located in England, this procurement is in the planning stage, with an engagement end date of 20 March 2025. The UKNNL highlights the need for an independent programmer to review software source code written in FORTRAN77, involving tasks such as code analysis, security vulnerability identification, and recommendations for code improvement and best practices.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with expertise in FORTRAN77 and software security. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The project requires a firm understanding of software development best practices and up-to-date knowledge of security issues, making it ideal for businesses that can provide high-quality technical reviews and recommendations. Engaging in this tender can potentially establish or strengthen relationships with a key player in the nuclear industry while showcasing expertise in niche programming languages and security.

## Notice

This exercise is a request for information as part of a pre-tender market consultation, it does not constitute a formal procurement process. The purpose of this exercise is to assess the capabilities within current markets to delivery this contract. United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) may choose to contact suppliers as a result of completing this questionnaire, if you wish for us not to contact you, please make this clear on your questionnaire response. Please read the information provided in the attached specification document before responding to this questionnaire. An independent programmer may be required to review software source code written in FORTRAN77. The reviewer will be expected to be up to date with best software development practises as well as the latest security issues with FORTRAN77. This review will cover the following: * Review the code using software such as Sonarqube or other appropriate code analysis software. * Identify any security vulnerabilities in the code and make recommendations to fix these. * Make any recommendations for improving the code. * Recommend best current FORTRAN compilers for future development. * Define the best structures for documenting/tracking the code. Additional information: How to apply: Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23f34493-6d37-4299-9cb5-647cf5163f3d |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| 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 | UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED |
| Locality | RISLEY |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 09:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23f34493-6d37-4299-9cb5-647cf5163f3d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23f34493-6d37-4299-9cb5-647cf5163f3d
  20th February 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4987d7cf-6c11-462d-a715-831f91e1ae35
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/881b0a91-69ff-452a-9cce-f6a1f074d92d

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