Tender

Cost Modelling Support

UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD

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20 Jun 2025 at 18:05

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
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18 Jun 2025 at 15:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
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18 Jun 2025 at 13:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, a central government public authority located at Culham Science Centre, Abingdon, is seeking suppliers for a contract titled "Cost Modelling Support" under the procurement category of services. With a procurement method identified as an open procedure and a competitive flexible approach, the tender process is actively progressing. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 4th July 2025, the tender submission deadline on 24th July 2025, and the anticipated contract award by 1st August 2025. The contract is projected to start on 12th August 2025, spanning 18 months with a potential 6-month extension. The estimated contract value is £500,000, excluding VAT, and covers several key work packages within the UK.

This tender presents significant business development opportunities, particularly for suppliers capable of providing cost modelling services across multiple sectors such as installation, commissioning, transport, and control systems. It is especially suitable for businesses that can demonstrate strong supply chain capabilities and SME collaborations. Suppliers are required to manage several work packages simultaneously and ensure effective SME integration within each package. Companies that can offer quality and cost-effective solutions stand a favourable chance due to the 70% quality and 30% price criteria weightings. The open procedure encourages broad participation, enabling businesses meeting the economic and technical conditions outlined in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire to compete for this meaningful opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cost Modelling Support

Notice 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 Cost Modelling support to UKIFS across 7 work packages. The titles of these work packages are listed below. Cost Modelling: Installation / Assembly Cost Studies Cost Modelling: Commissioning Cost Studies Cost Modelling: Transport Cost Studies Cost Modelling: Control System Cost Studies Cost Modelling: OPEX Cost Studies Cost Modelling: HCD Market Survey & Supply Chain Identification Cost Modelling: General Design Development The estimated term of the Contract is 18 months. The estimated budget for the Contract is PS500,000 including expenses (excluding VAT). Key priorities for UKIFS in this requirement are a supplier's ability to leverage their supply chain and deploy SME capability and collaboration within the work packages. Successful bidders should be able to demonstrate their ability to manage simultaneous work packages and ensuring appropriate SME capacity is given to each WP. To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4XB963TE53 Access code: 4XB963TE53 To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=960051725

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054f0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034200-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Aug 2025 - 12 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
operationalprocurement.step@ukifs.uk
Contact Phone
07852001696

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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