---
title: "Options analysis of Supervised Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) solutions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b2bf"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03b2bf"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b2bf.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b2bf.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "AWE PLC"
published: "2023-03-16"
---

# Options analysis of Supervised Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) solutions

Buyer: AWE PLC  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b2bf

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03b2bf)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b2bf.json)

## Summary

AWE Plc, the buying organization, has launched a tender titled "Options analysis of Supervised Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) solutions" in the services industry category. Located in Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom, the procurement process is currently in the planning stage as of March 14, 2023. The Ministry of Defence is the contracting authority for this procurement. The purpose of this tender is to engage with the market for understanding suppliers' capabilities to replace the SCADA system. The communication for future notices is set for May 31, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialized in IT services, consulting, software development, and internet support to compete. Companies with expertise in software programming and consultancy services will find this tender particularly relevant. Interested businesses should be prepared to provide cost estimates, delivery schedules, and possible solutions to identified obstacles. Participation in this early market engagement does not commit AWE Plc to any procurement related to the programme; hence, businesses can engage without future obligations. The sourcing process offers a platform for suppliers to present innovative solutions and engage with the organisation to explore potential collaborations.

## Notice

AWE is looking to engage with the market to understand supplier's capability to support its replacement of a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system; to inform the options selection for these requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) is an arms-length body of the Ministry of Defence employing around 6,000 people headquartered in Aldermaston, Berkshire. For more than 70 years, AWE has supported the UK Government's nuclear defence strategy and the Continuous At Sea Deterrent. We also use our nuclear know-how and technical expertise to provide innovative solutions that support the UK's counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction activities. We work at the extremes of science and engineering to understand the performance of nuclear warheads, and assess the safety, security and effectiveness of the stockpile in the absence of live testing. Remarkable science, technology, engineering, and maths integrate across the lifecycle of the warhead: from initial concept and design to final decommissioning and disposal. Experts in their fields work together in unique and advanced experimental facilities, to perform cutting edge experiments. The current SCADA system (supervised control and data acquisition) software controls the laser systems from alignment to recording the end data post shot. The software integrates and interacts with complicated subsystems, which are not in scope of the change but must be considered when refreshing the control solution. This early market engagement has been initiated to assess options on the market and do a comparative analysis between doing nothing, upgrading the existing solution, procuring a solution, or developing our own capability. The specific output may change dependent on discussion with suppliers and the available information at the time of engagement. At a high level each option will require the below details to inform the decision making. a. Rough order of magnitude costs to deliver solution. b. Outline schedule/timeline to deliver solution. c. Obstacles or issues with delivery that have been identified. i) Outline solutions to identified issues. d. List of assumptions where information was not available. We are looking to identify 3rd party solutions and understand the cost, complexity and benefits of these products relative to the other options available to the business. In issuing this PIN and engaging with the market, the AWE is not committing to conduct any procurement in relation to this Programme. Equally non-participation in this Market Engagement will not be taken into account in any future procurement activities and will not preclude any organisation from submitting a tender in any future competitions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007653-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 May 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | AWE PLC |
| Additional buyers | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | READING, BERKSHIRE |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2023 at 11:15 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007653-2023
- 14 Mar 2023 at 14:50 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007421-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.awe.co.uk

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03b2bf. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b2bf.json.