Scope
Reference
PP-UKIFS-076
Description
UKIFS is running a procurement process to identify a suitably qualified Supplier for the Tokomak Building Feasibility Task. This Procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Act using the Open Procedure. This document, including its associated annexes/appendices, (together the “ITT”) describes how the Procurement will be conducted, including details of the Procurement timetable, participation and award criteria and how to respond to this opportunity. Bidders are strongly encouraged to read this document before preparing their submission.
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Contract 1. STEP Tokamak Complex Feasibility Task
Supplier
Contract value
- £725,000 excluding VAT
- £870,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
5 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
5 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 17 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
19 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 20 December 2025 to 3 August 2026
- Possible extension to 3 February 2027
- 1 year, 1 month, 15 days
Description of possible extension:
Any Contract(s) awarded following the conclusion of this Procurement will be for an initial duration of eight (8) months, with the latest acceptable final delivery date being 3rd August 2026, with an option to extend for a further period of six (6) months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71335000 - Engineering studies
- 71340000 - Integrated engineering services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
- 8 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 5 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Ove Arup & Partners Ltd
- Companies House: 01312453
8 Fitzroy Street
London
W1T 4BJ
United Kingdom
Email: uk.procurement@arup.com
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. STEP Tokamak Complex Feasibility Task
Contracting authority
UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCRM-7973-DCBL
Culham Science Centre, Abingdon
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Operational Procurement
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)