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title: "Remote Handling Emergency Stop System Software Design"
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# Remote Handling Emergency Stop System Software Design

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd8c5ab8-b308-458e-83e8-1f2f447c5389

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is managing the tender for the "Remote Handling Emergency Stop System Software Design", classified under the software package and information systems industry. This procurement process is currently in the active stage, with the tender period scheduled to close on 13 April 2022. The location for this project is in the South East of England, specifically at the Culham Science Centre in Abingdon. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in software development, particularly those with capabilities in industrial control systems and nuclear safety services. Businesses that specialise in the design and implementation of advanced safety systems and software solutions would be well-suited for this procurement. The upgrading of the Emergency Stop System represents a chance for companies to contribute to the advancement of fusion energy technology while potentially expanding their market presence in a growing industry.

## Notice

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is leading research in the generation of energy from fusion technology, primarily using the Joint European Torus (JET) vessel located at Culham. The current Remote Handling (RH) Safety System, otherwise known as the Emergency Stop System (EMS), has been in use for many years. The system is due to be upgraded and replaced with a modern, fit for purpose, Performance Level (PL) rated system to enable the Remote Handling (RH) plant to operate well into the future.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e6490e-c872-4816-bf4a-473114a8c0e5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 May 2022 - 30 Dec 2022 |
| 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 | Cancelled |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48110000 - Point of sale (POS) software package
- 48150000 - Industrial control software package
- 98113100 - Nuclear safety services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2022 at 12:40 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e6490e-c872-4816-bf4a-473114a8c0e5
- 28 Mar 2022 at 18:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3eb076a-e047-4bda-b2a8-f1b9e3eb29bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e6490e-c872-4816-bf4a-473114a8c0e5
  7th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3eb076a-e047-4bda-b2a8-f1b9e3eb29bd
  28th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=45334&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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