Remote Handling Emergency Stop System Software

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. To make the design and manufacture of the EMS simpler, the work package has been split into two sections – Hardware and Software. The Hardware work package focuses on the high-level system architecture and basic hardware needed to make the RH plant machine safety system function. The Software work package is more encapsulating, being responsible for all machine safety system software within the RHS Upgrade, regardless of work package. UKAEA invites initial Expressions of Interest from engineering firms, consultancy groups and academia.