Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
Culham Science Centre
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
Contact
Christos Kalantaridis
christos.kalantaridis@ukaea.uk
Telephone
+44 123546
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
National registration number
N/A
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Remote Handling Emergency Stop System Software Design
Reference number
T/CK029/22
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 98113100 - Nuclear safety services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is leading research in the generation of energy from fusion technology, primarily using the Joint European Torus (JET) vessel located at Culham. The current Remote Handling (RH) Safety System, otherwise known as the Emergency Stop System (EMS), has been in use for many years. The system is due to be upgraded and replaced with a modern, fit for purpose, Performance Level (PL) rated system to enable the Remote Handling (RH) plant to operate well into the future.
Section six. Complementary information
six.6) Original notice reference
Notice number: 2022/S 000-011577
Section seven. Changes
seven.1) Information to be changed or added
seven.2) Other additional information
Tender timescale extended due to popular request from bidders.