Scope
Reference
PP-UKIFS-22a
Description
UKIFS is seeking to procure a suitable Supplier (an individual organisation or a consortium with a lead supplier) for a NEC4 Professional Services contract to provide STEP Technologies Global Supply Chain Analysis and Exploitation of Economic Value. The definitive statement of UKIFS's requirements is set out in the Service Specification - Appendix B.
The term of the Contract is 12 months.
The estimated budget for the Contract is £300,000 for Lot 1 and £500,000 for Lot 2. Total £800,000 including expenses (excluding VAT) for the initial term of 12 months. Lot 1 and Lot 2 may be awarded to either a single bidder or two separate bidders, depending on the distinct skill sets required for each.
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Total value (estimated)
- £800,000 excluding VAT
- £960,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 28 August 2025 to 28 August 2026
- 1 year, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Exploitation of Economic Value of STEP Prototype
Description
Independent, expert, global analysis of the relative economic value of the opportunities associated with the technology development (and a selection of critical materials where they may offer opportunities for sourcing or processing in the UK) demand created by the STEP Prototype. Taking each of the technologies, or a sub-set selected for their economic value potential, deliver an understanding of the nature of this commercial potential and the barriers and opportunities open to STEP in stimulating or attracting it to the UK economy.
Lot value (estimated)
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 64216210 - Value-added information services
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79311410 - Economic impact assessment
Same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Global Supply Chain Mapping & Analysis
Description
UK Industrial Fusion Solutions (UKIFS) seeks to appoint a highly capable and experienced supplier to deliver a strategic global supply chain analysis that is essential to the successful commercial delivery of the STEP Prototype Fusion Plant.
This contract (Lot 2 of the procurement) will support UKIFS in identifying, evaluating, and prioritising opportunities across the global supply base for STEP's technology needs. The outcome must be a fully informed, practical, and prioritised view of where and how the STEP programme can extract value and benefit from existing supply chains, and where and how it should stimulate capability development, attract inward investment or foster new industrial partnerships to enable long-term delivery success.
Critically, this is not a desktop research exercise. UKIFS expects the successful supplier to bring deep expertise, value-added insight, and international reach, delivering a level of analysis, judgement and synthesis that would not be achievable through internal capability alone. Key to the success of this contract is the ability to combine supply chain mapping with a strategic understanding of commercial value, delivery risk, policy context, and long-term technical and supply chain capability development.
Lot value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
- 42150000 - Nuclear reactors and parts
- 71340000 - Integrated engineering services
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
Same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Exploitation of Economic Value of STEP Prototype
Lot 2. Global Supply Chain Mapping & Analysis
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
21 July 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
1 August 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
14 August 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality | 70% |
| Price | Price | 20% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
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 authority - central government