Scope
Reference
PP-UKIFS-175
Description
In Q4 2026, the STEP Programme has a requirement to issue their first Whole Programme Cost Estimate to Government. In order to comply with IPA (now NISTA) cost estimating requirements and the guidance of the AQuA Book, this cost estimate must be independently reviewed and assured.
UKIFS is seeking 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. The consultant will be expected to comment on the validity and accuracy of the cost estimate, identify any concerns and areas of future work, and provide a V&V statement in-line with the outcome of the analysis.
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Total value (estimated)
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 28 September 2026
- 3 months, 28 days
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
Engagement
Engagement deadline
23 January 2026
Engagement process description
Please return the questionnaire included within the tenderbox completed with your answers. Clarification questions will be accepted until 16th January.
Contracting authority
UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCRM-7973-DCBL
Culham Science Centre
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
United Kingdom
Telephone: 07852001696
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)