Scope
Reference
T/MB035/25
Description
UKAEA seeks to establish a framework of partner(s) who will be able to augment and strengthen UKAEA's resource pool of Project Delivery Professionals. This framework will enable partnered suppliers to support delivery of UKAEA's mission from wholly embedded positions within the UKAEA teams. Proposals are requested from potential suppliers (who may be a single organisation or consortia or joint venture) who wish to partner with UKAEA in delivering our mission. This requirement focusses on embedded on-site resource for BAU activities with open ended task-based requirements, UKAEA would seek to secure a minimum of 1 off and a maximum of 5 off suppliers per identified Lot within the framework. It is envisaged that, once established, the framework will operate by UKAEA providing the framework suppliers (by lot) an overview of a given requirement and its key constraints, and framework suppliers for that lot having the opportunity to then undertake a "mini competition" to fulfil the requirement. For smaller assignments, a provision is provided within the framework for direct contract award Lots are described in more detail in subsequent sections of this document. UKAEA aspires to this framework providing a mutually beneficial partnership which both aids delivery of the UKAEA mission and provides partners with a valuable insight into the rapidly expanding global fusion community. The framework will be established initially for a four-year period.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £4,100,000 excluding VAT
- £4,920,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 28 October 2025 to 27 October 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71336000 - Engineering support services
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71323200 - Plant engineering design services
- 71356000 - Technical services
- 98391000 - Decommissioning services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
30 October 2029
Maximum number of suppliers
5
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Refer to ITT documents.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Refer to ITT documents.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Refer to ITT documents.
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
8 August 2025, 12:00am
Tender submission deadline
5 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
30 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 45% |
| Price | Cost | 30% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
| Terms & Conditions | Quality | 10% |
| EDI | Quality | 5.0% |
Other information
Payment terms
30 Days
Description of risks to contract performance
Availability of contingent labour for BAU requirements.
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Replication of similar Framework requirement.
Contracting authority
UK Atomic Energy Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLJV-1169-JTDD
Culham Science Centre
Oxfordshire
OX14 3DB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Matt Burton
Email: matt.burton@ukaea.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government