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title: "VISI Technical toolkit Support, Maintenance and Development (interim contract)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029b68"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT - NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-03-12"
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# VISI Technical toolkit Support, Maintenance and Development (interim contract)

Buyer: RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT - NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029b68

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Radioactive Waste Management Limited, specifically the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, which has entered into a limited tender for the "VISI Technical toolkit Support, Maintenance and Development (interim contract)". This contract, with the current provider Tessella Ltd, aims to ensure continuity in the support, maintenance, and limited development of the VISI Safety Case Management System. The modification to the original contract, initiated to avoid service gaps, entails a four-month extension, with the authority planning to launch a new procurement process for a broader support framework (RWM176) in mid-April 2021. The contract's classification falls under industry-specific software development services, focused within the UK.

This interim contract presents opportunities for businesses engaged in software development, particularly those with expertise in maintaining and developing industry-specific tools for scientific purposes. Firms that focus on nuclear decommissioning services, safety case management, or have a proven track record in providing technical support within this domain may find potential advantages in participating in the upcoming broader procurement process. As the contracting authority emphasises continuity and value for money, responding entities must be prepared to deliver efficient and effective support solutions to align with the authority's operational needs.

## Notice

Radioactive Waste Management Limited (the Contracting Authority) entered into a call-off contract with Tessella Limited (the Contractor) for the VISI Safety Case Management System Development ('the 2020 Contract') (RWM348) on 24 August 2020. This VEAT notice is in respect of proposed modifications to the Contract awarded. It is not the award of a new contract. A four month extension to the 2020 Contract is urgently required so that there is no gap in the services provision. See additional information given in the sections below.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The VISI Safety Case Management System Development (VISI) is the system which RWM will ultimately use to author its safety case and to manage configuration and control changes to it. VISI has been developed by the current Contractor to 'V2' of the system. RWM requires the current Contractor to provide continuity of support, maintenance and limited development within the scope of the 2020 Contract. Additional information: The Contracting Authority is not awarding a new contract but is modifying the Contract awarded to Tessella Limited dated 24 August 2020. A four month extension to the 2020 Contract is urgently required so that there is no gap in the services provision. The Contracting Authority will be commencing a fresh public procurement process (RWM176 - Technical Toolkits: Support, Maintenance and Development Framework) by mid April 2021. A Prior information notice (PIN), relating to the RWM176 Technical Toolkits: Support, Maintenance and Development Framework was published at: https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=13354&B=SELLAFIELD

Options: Taking into account the scope of the 2020 Contract, the Contracting Authority considers that the proposed extension of the 2020 Contract is not substantial for the purposes of 72(1)(e) of the Directive. The Contracting Authority considers that extending the 2020 Contract in the manner proposed is for operational and commercial reasons to achieve continuity of service. The continuity of services from the current Contractor seeks to ensure the ongoing delivery of the services on a value for money basis. Note though this is only short- term and the Contracting Authority will be commencing a fresh public procurement process (RWM176 - Technical Toolkits: Support, Maintenance and Development Framework) by mid April 2021.

### Procurement Information

The Contracting Authority considers that the proposed modifications to the 2020 Contract are not 'substantial', pursuant to art. 72(1)(e) of the Directive, and accordingly the continuation of the VISI Safety Case Management System Development Services (the Services) may lawfully be agreed between the parties and implemented without the need to conduct a fresh procurement procedure. The character of the 2020 Contract and the Services to be delivered by the Contractor remains the same; the services required by the Contracting Authority are continuity of support, maintenance and limited development. This is important as the tool may be in need of bug fixes and enhancement which arise during the scientific population activity; there is to be no extension in the scope of the 2020 Contract; there is to be no change to the economic balance of the 2020 Contract in favour of the Contractor; and there is to be no replacement of the Contractor to whom the Contracting Authority had initially awarded the Contract. Under this extension no significant new work will be placed which may give the incumbent a material advantage in any subsequent competition. The Contracting Authority will be commencing a fresh public procurement process (RWM176 - Technical Toolkits: Support, Maintenance and Development Framework) by mid April 2021. The Contracting Authority proposes to extend the 2020 Contract for four months only to provide continuity of support, maintenance and limited development.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005111-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT - NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY |
| Locality | DIDCOT, OXFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0GD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Hendreds |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TESSELLA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 72212100 - Industry specific software development services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2021 at 17:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005111-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk
- http://www.gov.uk/rwm
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=13354&B=SELLAFIELD

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