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title: "Cost Modelling STEP"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029b6c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# Cost Modelling STEP

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029b6c

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is seeking to procure a cost modelling software solution as part of the "Cost Modelling STEP" initiative. This procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically financial analysis software packages, and is based in Culham, Oxfordshire. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract having been finalised on 3rd August 2021, for a maximum duration of five years, involving an initial value of £99,000. The project anticipates the possibility of scaling up the number of software licences from an initial four during the contract's lifespan, which encompasses both platform support and training.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and deployment, particularly those focused on financial analysis and accounting solutions. Companies offering scalable software solutions and capable of providing training and platform support would be highly suited to engage in this market. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those with capabilities in analytical software and experience within the energy sector, are particularly encouraged to consider submitting bids, given the competitive landscape highlighted by six bids already received.

## Notice

The UKAEA cost Management Team requires a cost modelling software solution, associated platform support and training. The team requires an initial 4 licences but may increase this number during the life of the contract. The contract will be in place for a maximum of five years 3+1+1 = 5 years

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The UKAEA cost management team currently consists of 4 cost engineers. The function is responsible for costing the STEP prototype and commercial fusion reactors. Costing to date has been at top-down level and the aim is to transition to detailed bottom-up costing on sub-systems where the design reaches sufficient level of maturity. Therefore, in the next 2 years, the fusion reactor costing will consist of both top-down and bottom-up costing. Also, on suitable sub-systems and components, value engineering activities are planned. A bespoke in-house solution is being used for the top-down model and a commercial external solution is being sought for the next steps of cost modelling that need to scale from the existing top-down to a full bottom-up cost model of the STEP prototype reactor as well as extrapolate to commercial fusion reactors. Additional information: The solution must have flexibility to increase the number of users throughout the life of the contract.

Options: 3+1+1 = 5 years

Renewal: 3+1=1= 5 Years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018568-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Three years if no extension taken |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £230,000 |
| Lots value | £230,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £99,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | CALC4XL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package
- 48441000 - Financial analysis software package
- 48461000 - Analytical or scientific software package

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2021 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018568-2021
- 12 Mar 2021 at 19:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005115-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=37114&B=UK
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

## Provenance

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