---
title: "Plasma Modelling"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043455"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-01-24"
---

# Plasma Modelling

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043455

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, based in Abingdon, UK, has awarded a contract for "Plasma Modelling" under the services category. The award procedure was limited, without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £560,000 GBP, was signed on January 9, 2024. The contract involves plasma modelling for core and pedestal plasma turbulence simulations, scrape-off layer turbulence simulation, and non-inductive plasma start-up and current drive simulations.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the research and development services and consultancy sector to engage. Given the unique skills required for the STEP Plasma and HCD workstream, the University of York was the successful supplier. SMEs with expertise in plasma modelling and related services could find this tender suitable for their growth strategies. The award process included only one bid, showcasing potential for further competition in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Plasma Modelling for: 1) Core and pedestal plasma turbulence simulations 2) Scape Off Layer turbulence simulation 3) Non-inductive plasma start-up and current drive simulations

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Plasma Modelling for: 1) Core and pedestal plasma turbulence simulations 2) Scape Off Layer turbulence simulation 3) Non-inductive plasma start-up and current drive simulations

### Procurement Information

The University of York have researchers who have unique skills required for the STEP Plasma and HCD workstream. A longer-term successor arrangement is currently being planned which will take place through open tender .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002493-2024 |
| 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 | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £560,000 |

## 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 | UNIVERSITY OF YORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2024 at 17:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002493-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- 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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