UK Fusion Energy Ltd: DCO Interface, Co-ordination and Consultation Services

Contracting authority

Contracting authority:

UK FUSION ENERGY LTD

Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PCRM-7973-DCBL

Address:

Culham Campus
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
UK

Contact name:

UKFE Procurement

Email:

operationalprocurement.step@ukifs.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-fusion-energy

Organisation type:

MINISTRY

Devolved regulations that apply:

None

Procedure

Procedure type:

Below threshold - open competition

Dynamic market:

No

Tenders received:

0

Tenders assessed:

0

Tenders from SMEs:

0

Tenders from VCSEs:

0

Special regime:

None

Scope

Title:

DCO Interface, Co-ordination and Consultation Services

Reference number:

PPUKIFS565

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

Description:

UKFE is running a procurement process to identify a suitably qualified Supplier for the provision of DCO Consultation Support. This Procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Act using the Open Procedure.
To access the tender documents including instructions and method of bidding, please find PP-UKIFS-565 on the UKFE Tender Portal, available at:
https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/

UKFE is currently embarking on the development of a DCO submission in 2029. The first stage of consultation closes in 2026. This comprises 13 separate consultation events within approx. 10km of the WB campus, supported by documentation and online materials and feedback routes.

A second phase of consultation is planned for 2027, with a final third phase in 2028.

This requirement is to place a contract with an external Supplier to continue the provision of these specialist interface, co-ordination and consultation services, as UKFE continues to progress through the DCO process and in particular, to support S2.

Please note that this Tender Notice follows a period of pre-tender market engagement as per FTS notice 2026/S 000-024719. The pre-tender market engagement has informed UKFE on the procurement procedure.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Site-development-work./5A6NYMKZP6

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5A6NYMKZP6

Total value (estimated):

GBP 160,000 excluding VAT

GBP 192,000 including VAT

Description

Description:

Not provided

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

No

Contract dates (estimated):

14/05/2026 to 13/08/2027

CPV classifications:

45111291 - Site-development work.

73220000 - Development consultancy services.

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services.

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services.

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services.

Contract can be extended:

Yes

Extension date:

13/02/2028

Delivery regions:

UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Award criteria:

Name: Pricing Response / Weighting: 20

Name: Technical Response / Weighting: 70

Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10

Documents

Associated tender documents:

Not provided

Technical specifications:

Not provided

Submission

Enquiry deadline:

16/04/2026

Tender submission deadline:

22/04/2026 Time: 14:30

Submission address and any special instructions:

https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/

An electronic auction will be used:

No

Other information

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

Not provided

Technical ability conditions of participation:

Not provided

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):

Not provided

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):

Not provided

A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:

No

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