Plant Information System and Associated Services

Concepts

• plant information system and associated services
• abingdon
• software package
• united kingdom atomic energy authority
• plant information system
• adoption of a system
• reactor information assets
• step plant information system
• associated services partner
• information backbone

Location

United Kingdom: Culham

Description

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is looking to procure a commercially available Plant Information System software suite and an associated services partner, to enable successful deployment and adoption of a system that meets the needs of the STEP Programme (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production). All values are excluding VAT. The initial term of the contract will be in place until March 2024 with the option to extend by a further period of three years Initial term +1+1+1.

Total Quantity or Scope

The STEP programme aims to build on UK global leadership in fusion; deliver a prototype reactor by 2040, prove the viability of fusion as a technology for generating electricity . A STEP Plant Information System is envisaged to provide a centralised repository for all Plant/Reactor information assets. The information backbone provided by such a system will record the ‘Digital Thread’, tracing relationships and origins between data sets, to capture the evolutionary design rationale and intent, of the fusion reactor definition, eventually leading to a 5D Building Information Model.

Renewal Options

1+1+1= 3 years

CPV Codes

• 48100000 - Industry specific software package
• 48000000 - Software package and information systems

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **