Award

STEP - DCO Management Services

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Sep 2024 at 13:34

Tender

12 Jun 2024 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has recently completed the procurement process for the "STEP - DCO Management Services" contract, categorised under consultative engineering and construction services. This contract is significant within the services industry, specifically focused on managing the Development Consent Order (DCO) application process for the UKAEA's STEP programme, beginning from Q3 2024 and expected to continue until 2029. The procurement was executed through an open procedure with a contract value of GBP 8,500,000. The key milestones, including the tender period ending on 15th July 2024 and the subsequent award to Quod Limited, are critical for potential bidders to note, as the procurement stage has been completed and the contract is currently active. The services are set to be delivered at West Burton, with a focus on various engineering and planning activities.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering consultancy, site development, and environmental planning to engage in high-value, long-term contracts within the UK public sector. The awarded contract to Quod Limited underlines the emphasis on quality, social value, and price, indicating that firms with robust capabilities in these areas are well-suited to compete. By securing such contracts, businesses can significantly enhance their portfolios, gain access to government projects, and establish long-term relationships with key public sector bodies like UKAEA, thereby fostering business growth and competitive advantage in the market.

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Notice Title

STEP - DCO Management Services

Notice Description

UKAEA STEP programme is looking to appoint a specialist DCO consultant to lead the DCO application process on behalf of the UKAEA, from preparation of the initial consultations starting in Q3 2024 right through the DCO award in 2029 (subject to future schedule revisions).

Lot Information

Lot 1

UKAEA STEP programme is looking to appoint a specialist DCO consultant to lead the DCO application process on behalf of the UKAEA, from preparation of the initial consultations starting in Q3 2024 right through the DCO award in 2029 (subject to future schedule revisions).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046f83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029117-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45111291 - Site-development work

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

90712000 - Environmental planning

90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Kamilla Krajniak
Contact Email
kamilla.krajniak@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
TLF East Midlands (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUOD

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