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title: "STEP WP1 - Code_Aster Performance Study"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# STEP WP1 - Code_Aster Performance Study

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca1b34be-172b-4523-944a-0b3a07871bab

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is currently conducting a tender for a study titled "STEP WP1 - Code_Aster Performance Study", aimed at enhancing computational tools for engineering analysis. This procurement falls under the engineering services category and is active in the location of Abingdon, England. The tender is open for bids until 23rd August 2019, and the contract is expected to commence on 2nd September 2019, lasting until 31st January 2020. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, allowing various suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering and technical services, research and experimental development, as well as consultative engineering. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the UKAEA seeks to diversify its capabilities. Companies with expertise in deploying scalable analytical tools will find this procurement a viable avenue for expanding their service offerings and client base.

## Notice

The Client (UKAEA) seeks to diversify the computational tools that can be applied to a variety of problems. Specifically of interest are widely scalable and deployable tools to meet some of the unique challenges that UKAEA faces in engineering analysis. The successful Consultant will be selected by the Client to demonstrate Code_Aster's performance on 3 test cases.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63392690-fe14-4665-8a50-f7527cbbdee1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2019 - 31 Jan 2020 |
| 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 | 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
- 71335000 - Engineering studies
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2019 at 11:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63392690-fe14-4665-8a50-f7527cbbdee1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63392690-fe14-4665-8a50-f7527cbbdee1
  23rd July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=29377&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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