- Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1 - A neutronics-thermal-structural analysis
- Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2 - Structural response of thin structures to induced electromagnetic loads
- Lot LOT-0003. Lot 3 - Reliability analysis of monoblock failure
- Lot LOT-0004. Lot 4 - Liquid metal magnetohydrodynamics in non-uniform magnetic fields and subject to external heating
Scope
Reference
T/GW055/25
Description
Industry provides simulation software and methods covering a wide range of capability, deployed across all engineering sectors, much of which will be invaluable for use in the design and operation of fusion reactors in a Fusion energy industry. However, the extent to which existing capability is sufficient to facilitate design and realisation of commercial fusion powerplants is not clearly defined. Industry Simulation Software for Fusion is a multi-year rolling project aiming to define Fusion relevant analysis and simulation case studies and use them as a formal basis to engage industry for evaluation of their simulation software capability and identify development needs. The case studies to be submitted will span the full range of domains relevant to realisation of fusion as an energy source, with a mixture of single and multi-domain scenarios and involving use of a variety of methods and techniques. A total of four case study areas are covered in this procurement exercise.
Total value (estimated)
- £420,000 excluding VAT
- £504,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 7 July 2025 to 28 February 2026
- 7 months, 25 days
Main procurement category
Services
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1 - A neutronics-thermal-structural analysis
Description
Case Study - A neutronics-thermal-structural analysis for fusion software.
Lot value (estimated)
- £105,000 excluding VAT
- £126,000 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 72212100 - Industry specific software development services
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2 - Structural response of thin structures to induced electromagnetic loads
Description
Case Study - for a structural response of thin structures to induced electromagnetic loads
Lot value (estimated)
- £105,000 excluding VAT
- £126,000 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 72212422 - Software development services suites
Contract locations
- UKJ - South East (England)
Same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0003. Lot 3 - Reliability analysis of monoblock failure
Description
Case Study - Reliability analysis of monoblock failure
Lot value (estimated)
- £105,000 excluding VAT
- £126,000 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 72212517 - IT software development services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0004. Lot 4 - Liquid metal magnetohydrodynamics in non-uniform magnetic fields and subject to external heating
Description
Case Study -for a liquid metal magnetohydrodynamics in non-uniform magnetic fields and subject to external heating.
Lot value (estimated)
- £105,000 excluding VAT
- £126,000 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 72212983 - Development software development services
Contract locations
- UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1 - A neutronics-thermal-structural analysis
Refer to ITT documents on EU Supply for further information. Registration required.
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2 - Structural response of thin structures to induced electromagnetic loads
Lot LOT-0003. Lot 3 - Reliability analysis of monoblock failure
Lot LOT-0004. Lot 4 - Liquid metal magnetohydrodynamics in non-uniform magnetic fields and subject to external heating
Please refer to ITT documents on EU Supply Portal for further information. Registration required.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1 - A neutronics-thermal-structural analysis
Refer to ITT documents on EU Supply for further information. Registration required.
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2 - Structural response of thin structures to induced electromagnetic loads
Lot LOT-0003. Lot 3 - Reliability analysis of monoblock failure
Lot LOT-0004. Lot 4 - Liquid metal magnetohydrodynamics in non-uniform magnetic fields and subject to external heating
Please refer to ITT documents on EU Supply Portal for further information. Registration required.
Particular suitability
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1 - A neutronics-thermal-structural analysis
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2 - Structural response of thin structures to induced electromagnetic loads
Lot LOT-0003. Lot 3 - Reliability analysis of monoblock failure
Lot LOT-0004. Lot 4 - Liquid metal magnetohydrodynamics in non-uniform magnetic fields and subject to external heating
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
18 June 2025, 12:00am
Tender submission deadline
18 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 July 2025
Award criteria
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1 - A neutronics-thermal-structural analysis
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2 - Structural response of thin structures to induced electromagnetic loads
| Name | Description | Type | Order of importance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality technical | Pass fails. Software is pre existing, applicable to the case study and can have new/enhanced capability in future. Extension is demonstrably applicable to the case study and extension to capability is... |
Quality | 1 |
| Assessed | Simulate induced currents Simulate magnetic field from bulk current Simulate magnetic field from volumetric current density field Compute Lorentz forces Map volumetric loads Import volumetric current... |
Quality | 2 |
Lot LOT-0003. Lot 3 - Reliability analysis of monoblock failure
Lot LOT-0004. Lot 4 - Liquid metal magnetohydrodynamics in non-uniform magnetic fields and subject to external heating
| Name | Description | Type | Order of importance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical quality | Software is pre existing, applicable to the case study and can have new/enhanced capability in future. Extension is demonstrably applicable to the case study and extension to capability is available... |
Quality | 1 |
| Assessed | 3D Problems Liquid metal MHD with inductionless approximation Modelling effects of currents and heat transfer Modelling MHD in non-uniform magnetic fields Capture mixed/free convection in MHD... |
Quality | 2 |
Other information
Payment terms
In arears on completion and submission of work.
Description of risks to contract performance
This is a time limited exercise with all submissions required by 30 January 2026. No on-going contract will be in place with no fixed costs or service provision beyond the case study returns required.
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
UK Atomic Energy Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLJV-1169-JTDD
Culham Science Centre
Oxfordshire
OX14 3DB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Guy Wells
Telephone: +44 0123546
Email: guy.wells@ukaea.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government