Tender

STEP Engineering Partner and Construction Partner

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 8 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

12 Aug 2024 at 16:19

TenderUpdate

08 Jul 2024 at 11:19

Tender

22 May 2024 at 13:19

TenderUpdate

18 Apr 2023 at 10:24

Planning

10 Nov 2022 at 17:07

TenderUpdate

25 Aug 2022 at 07:57

TenderUpdate

24 Aug 2022 at 10:42

Planning

22 Aug 2022 at 16:42

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is undertaking a procurement process to select an Engineering Partner (EP) and a Construction Partner (CP) for the STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) programme. This procurement is initiated under the CELEX legal basis and is categorised under engineering and construction works (CPV Code 45220000). The tender, titled "STEP Engineering Partner and Construction Partner," focuses on engineering and construction services needed for developing a UK prototype fusion energy plant. The latest amendment updates the SQ Response Deadline to 30th August 2024 at 13:00. The procurement process is at the "Tender" stage and offers multiple lots (Lot 1 for the Engineering Partner and Lot 2 for the Construction Partner). The project is located in Abingdon, UK, and the overall value for both lots is estimated at £20 billion.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering and construction services. Companies with robust capabilities in mechanical, electrical, structural, and environmental engineering are well-suited to compete. The procurement method involves a competitive dialogue, making it ideal for enterprises capable of providing innovative solutions in collaborative settings. Successful bidders will have the chance to participate in a long-term project (up to 20 years) that aims to build a world-leading fusion energy delivery industry. Given the scale and prestige of the STEP project, involvement could significantly enhance a company's portfolio and market position in the energy sector.

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Notice Title

STEP Engineering Partner and Construction Partner

Notice Description

UKAEA (on behalf of UKIFS - a special purpose vehicle to be established during the procurement process as the delivery body for STEP) is conducting this Procurement for an Engineering Partner (EP) and a Construction Partner (CP), who, together with a Fusion Partner (determined to be UKAEA), will bring together and develop extensive industrial capabilities to design and build a UK prototype fusion energy plant capable of delivering net-energy to the grid, and build a world-leading fusion delivery industry. The Procurement is divided into two lots: * Lot 1: Engineering Partner (EP) * Lot 2: Construction Partner (CP)

Lot Information

Engineering Partner (EP)

The Engineering Partner's (EP) primary responsibility will be to provide the capability to drive the integrated design of the STEP Prototype Plant (SPP), and to then manufacture that plant through a developing supply chain. This includes (but not be limited to) providing capabilities for management of all engineering data, responsibility for the detailed design of SPP systems, equipment, and components, and contracting through the engineering supply chain. The EP will be responsible for leading a supply chain which delivers the manufacture and assembly of the SPP components. See the procurement documents for further details.

Renewal: The EP contract term will be an initial 3 year period, followed by 3 optional extension periods of 4, 6 and 7 years (these durations are subject to change as the Programme develops). UKIFS will have the right to exercise an extension option on 6 months' notice. The maximum contract length duration for the EP contract will be 20 years with an estimated value of PS10,000,000,000.

Construction Partner

The Construction Partner's (CP) primary responsibility will be to collaboratively provide the capability to drive the integrated design of the overall layout, buildings, infrastructure, onsite and offsite facilities of the STEP Prototype Plant (SPP) to fulfil the support, enclosure and environmental requirements of the operational plant. The Construction Partner will then purchase, fabricate, deliver and install all elements of the designed facilities utilising existing and new supply chains, directly sourced or contracted resources. The CP's responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) managing the overall health, safety, environment and security systems applicable to all parties engaged at the site. See the procurement documents for further details.

Renewal: The CP contract term will be an initial 3 year period, followed by 3 optional extension periods of 4, 6 and 7 years (these durations are subject to change as the Programme develops). UKIFS will have the right to exercise an extension option on 6 months' notice. The maximum contract length duration for the CP contract will be 20 years with an estimated value of PS10,000,000,000.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0361bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025505-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

66 - Financial and insurance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45213250 - Construction work for industrial buildings

45214610 - Laboratory building construction work

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

45222000 - Construction work for engineering works except bridges, tunnels, shafts and subways

45223000 - Structures construction work

45251000 - Construction works for power plants and heating plants

45251100 - Construction work for power plant

45251110 - Nuclear-power station construction work

45251111 - Construction work for nuclear reactors

45254200 - Construction work for manufacturing plant

66519000 - Engineering, auxiliary, average, loss, actuarial and salvage insurance services

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

71300000 - Engineering services

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services

71320000 - Engineering design services

71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works

71323000 - Engineering-design services for industrial process and production

71323200 - Plant engineering design services

71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

71336000 - Engineering support services

71337000 - Corrosion engineering services

71340000 - Integrated engineering services

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

71500000 - Construction-related services

71520000 - Construction supervision services

71521000 - Construction-site supervision services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

71540000 - Construction management services

71541000 - Construction project management services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000,000 Over £10B
Lots Value
£20,000,000,000 Over £10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Apr 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Sarah Palmer
Contact Email
procurement@step.ukaea.uk, sarah.palmer@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235467082

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

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