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AGHS Remote Access and Cybersecurity Upgrade

UK Atomic Energy Authority

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UK Atomic Energy Authority

Buyer Address: Culham Science Centre, Oxfordshire, UKJ14, OX14 3DB, United Kingdom

Contact Name: James Phillpott

Contact Email: James.Phillpott@ukaea.uk

Contact Telephone: +12 35528822

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
622769.0 GBP
Published
16 Mar 2026, 16:59
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
30 Mar 2026, 00:00
Contract End
29 Jan 2027, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Region
n/a
Awarded To
ABB Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Design and build all operating technology elements of the J25 800xA system, integrating lifecycle upgrades, new functionality for AGHS (active gas handling system)

Linked Documents

No linked documents found for this notice.

Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot LOT-0000 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Awards

Award Title: AGHS Remote Access and Cybersecurity Upgrade

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