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title: "Remote Handling Emergency Stop System Software Design (1)"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# Remote Handling Emergency Stop System Software Design (1)

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d129952a-1471-4e11-b1fc-10acd4bb61e3

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is seeking innovative solutions for its Remote Handling Emergency Stop System Software Design project, located at the Culham Science Centre in Abingdon. This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on software and information systems. The open procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract value set at £248,750. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 8th August 2022 and will last until 31st January 2023. The tender process concluded on 20th May 2022.

This opportunity is particularly suited for software development firms specialising in industrial control systems and nuclear safety services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as there is a clear initiative to involve diverse suppliers in the energy sector, especially those with expertise in design and implementation of advanced safety systems. Competing in this tender allows businesses to engage in cutting-edge energy research, potentially positioning them as key contributors to the future of fusion energy technology.

## 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/79ad93df-2314-4c2b-8a7e-9215b7aa8736 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 7 Aug 2022 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £248,750 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY |

## 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

- 6 Aug 2022 at 16:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ad93df-2314-4c2b-8a7e-9215b7aa8736

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ad93df-2314-4c2b-8a7e-9215b7aa8736
  6th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=45446&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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