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title: "AC&E Technical Analysis Server"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067dfd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-08"
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# AC&E Technical Analysis Server

Buyer: INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067dfd

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "AC&E Technical Analysis Server" is being managed by International Nuclear Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Warrington, United Kingdom. The tender is classified under the services industry category, specifically focusing on software support services. This procurement is at the award stage with a 30-day standstill period commencing on 8 April 2026, and a contract period expected from 18 May 2026 to 17 May 2031. The contract is being directly awarded to AC&E Limited, recognising their unique capability and deep understanding of the Technical Analysis Server architecture, imperative for maintaining system compatibility and integrity.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities particularly for specialised service providers with niche expertise in technical and software support like AC&E Limited. While the procurement method was a direct award due to AC&E Limited's sole configuration knowledge, similar businesses with proprietary skills and expert knowledge in bespoke technical solutions could potentially align their offerings to meet similarly tailored needs in future tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like AC&E, that can provide unique solutions, stand to benefit from such procurements where their specialised services are indispensable.

## Notice

A 30 calendar day standstill period, commencing on 8 April 2026, will be observed prior to contract award and will conclude at 23:59 on Thursday 7 May 2026. The requirement covers the provision of a new Technical Analysis Server (TAS), including all associated hardware, installation, configuration, and the relocation of the existing TAS. The TAS solution is highly bespoke and engaging an alternative supplier would introduce unacceptable technical, compatibility, security, and delivery risks. AC&E also retains the sole configuration knowledge of the existing system, meaning continuity of service and the maintenance of system integrity are dependent on their continued involvement.

### Procurement Information

AC&E are the only viable supplier due to their specialist, proprietary knowledge of the current TAS architecture, having configured and supported the system. The TAS is highly bespoke, and that alternative suppliers would introduce unacceptable technical, compatibility, security and delivery risks. AC&E also hold the only existing configuration knowledge, making continuity of service and system integrity dependent on their involvement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032075-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 17 May 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £395,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6GR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AC&E |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 14:49 - AwardUpdate - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032075-2026
- 8 Apr 2026 at 12:31 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031943-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032075-2026
  8th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031943-2026
  8th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nucleartransportsolutions.com

## Provenance

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