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Scope

Reference

PP-UKIFS-175

Description

The STEP Programme has a requirement to submit their first whole programme cost estimate to HM Treasury in early Q4 2026.

As such, UKFE seeks to appoint an external party to perform the necessary independent verification and validation (V&V) activities of the Whole Programme Cost Estimate, to support the submission to Government, and help inform best practice for future iterations. Although the submission is not part of a formal business case, this V&V activity should be performed as appropriate for Finance Cases following the UK Government 5 case model.

This procurement is being conducted via the MCF4 Framework - Lot 3.

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Total value (estimated)

• 拢250,000 excluding VAT
• 拢300,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

• 1 June 2026 to 31 August 2026
• 3 months

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

• 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
• 71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs

Contract locations

• UK - United Kingdom

Participation

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation

See ITT documentation for further requirements.

Technical ability conditions of participation

Due to the requirement for independent assurance, suppliers with background or experience working directly on the STEP programme cannot be considered for this contract. See ITT documentation for further requirements.

Particular suitability

• Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
• Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission

Enquiry deadline

11 May 2026, 5:00pm

Submission type

Tenders

Tender submission deadline

15 May 2026, 5:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

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Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

29 May 2026

Award criteria

Other information

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes

Procedure

Procedure type

Competitive flexible procedure

Competitive flexible procedure description

This procurement is being conducted via the MCF4 Framework - Lot 3.

Reduced tendering period

Yes

Pre-selected tenderers - utilities contract or not central government - minimum 10 days

Contracting authority

UK Fusion Energy Ltd

• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCRM-7973-DCBL

Culham Campus

Abingdon

OX14 3DB

United Kingdom

Contact name: Phoebe Legard

Email: operationalprocurement.STEP [at] ukifs.uk

Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government