--- title: "Plant Information System and Associated Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9c3c0514-d046-4f84-8183-af999a8ce913" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c3c0514-d046-4f84-8183-af999a8ce913" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c3c0514-d046-4f84-8183-af999a8ce913.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c3c0514-d046-4f84-8183-af999a8ce913.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY" published: "2022-03-25" --- # Plant Information System and Associated Services Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c3c0514-d046-4f84-8183-af999a8ce913 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c3c0514-d046-4f84-8183-af999a8ce913) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c3c0514-d046-4f84-8183-af999a8ce913.json) ## Summary The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is inviting tenders for the "Plant Information System and Associated Services" project, aimed at supporting the STEP Programme, which focuses on fusion technology. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems industry category and is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 28th April 2022. The contract, valued at £6.6 million with an initial term until the end of March 2024, has the possibility of extensions, allowing for companies to engage in a significant long-term partnership. The contract will be executed within the UK, specifically at the Culham Science Centre in Abingdon. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, IT consulting, and related services, particularly those capable of providing industry-specific solutions tailored for the energy sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as there is a strong emphasis on inclusivity in this procurement process. Companies that can deliver a comprehensive Plant Information System software suite and associated services will find themselves well-positioned to contribute to the UK's ambitions in fusion energy and to grow their business through this high-value contract. ## Notice The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is looking to procure a commercially available Plant Information System software suite and an associated services partner, to enable successful deployment and adoption of a system that meets the needs of the STEP Programme (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production). The STEP programme aims to build on UK global leadership in fusion; deliver a prototype reactor by 2040, prove the viability of fusion as a technology for generating electricity . A STEP Plant Information System is envisaged to provide a centralised repository for all Plant/Reactor information assets. The information backbone provided by such a system will record the 'Digital Thread', tracing relationships and origins between data sets, to capture the evolutionary design rationale and intent, of the fusion reactor definition, eventually leading to a 5D Building Information Model. The initial term of the contract will be in place until March 2024 with the option to extend by a further period of three years Initial term +1+1+1. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df8781d5-acfc-4a3a-9812-36fb33589241 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Apr 2022 - 30 Apr 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,600,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48100000 - Industry specific software package - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72212100 - Industry specific software development services - 72260000 - Software-related services - 72261000 - Software support services - 72262000 - Software development services - 72263000 - Software implementation services ## Release History - 25 Mar 2022 at 15:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df8781d5-acfc-4a3a-9812-36fb33589241 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df8781d5-acfc-4a3a-9812-36fb33589241 25th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=45283&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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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