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title: "ExCALIBUR Fusion Modelling System FM-WP2 Plasma multiphysics model: Spectral element procurement (Project NEPTUNE)"
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# ExCALIBUR Fusion Modelling System FM-WP2 Plasma multiphysics model: Spectral element procurement (Project NEPTUNE)

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa49bacf-24d8-4287-b44f-f27d8cbcd028

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is currently seeking proposals for the "ExCALIBUR Fusion Modelling System FM-WP2 Plasma multiphysics model: Spectral element procurement" project. This initiative, classified under the software package and information systems industry category, is focused on redesigning simulation codes for future supercomputer architectures. The tender is in the active stage and is open for bidding until 17th June 2022. The total contract value is estimated at £378,000, and the procurement will follow an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software development, experimental development services, and research design. Companies that are agile and skilled in software innovation and capable of adapting their offerings for future technological advancements will find this contract particularly appealing. Furthermore, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, enabling them to expand their footprint in the advanced computing sector while contributing to vital scientific progress.

## Notice

Radical changes to supercomputer architectures are on the horizon. The current simulation codes, that much of UK science relies upon, are designed for current supercomputer architectures. These codes will, at best, not be able to fully exploit the power that the supercomputers of the mid-2020s will deliver; at worst, they will run slower on those machines than they do now. Future computers will be more energy efficient and so the longer we rely upon the current approach, the more expensive the solution will be. Therefore, it is essential that we invest now in redesigning those simulation codes so that they perform well on the future generations of supercomputers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/342720a7-ac5c-483a-8429-3121250b88b6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Jun 2022 - 19 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £378,000 |
| 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
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72262000 - Software development services
- 73120000 - Experimental development services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 13 May 2022 at 18:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/342720a7-ac5c-483a-8429-3121250b88b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/342720a7-ac5c-483a-8429-3121250b88b6
  13th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=47130&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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