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PLM Service Management Support - PP-UKIFS-369

UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD

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Award

11 Feb 2026 at 16:05

Tender

10 Dec 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, located at Culham Campus in Oxfordshire, is inviting suppliers to partake in a contract for PLM Service Management Support under its STEP Programme. This procurement is categorised under information technology services and operates within the public undertaking industry. Following an open procedure, the award process was completed on 11th February 2026, with the standstill period ending on 20th February 2026. The contract, valued at £400,000 excluding VAT, will cover the period from 27th February 2026 to 27th February 2027, with a provision for renewal up to six months. The procurement process managed by UKIFS's Operational Procurement Team required service desk support scaling from around 270 users to 500, including cloud migration assistance and training material provision for up to 20 PLM capabilities, among other tasks. This aligns with ITIL4 standards, ensuring comprehensive support transitioning from the UKAEA Ivanti ticketing system to the new STEP system.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in helpdesk and support services. SMEs capable of providing user training, platform administration, and liaising for fourth-line support can leverage their expertise to contribute to the STEP Programme's design definition workstream. The project favours companies offering high technical standards and social value, with TECHNIA LTD, an SME based in Milton Keynes, being notably aligned with the project's objectives. Businesses with personnel holding relevant security clearances, such as BPSS and SC, are particularly suited to compete in such bids, enabling them to establish or strengthen their presence in the burgeoning UK fusion technology landscape.

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Notice Title

PLM Service Management Support - PP-UKIFS-369

Notice Description

1. Summary of Requirement UKIFS seeks a supplier to provide service management support for the Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE PLM system within the STEP Programme. The service will include embedded helpdesk support (1st-3rd line), liaison with Dassault for 4th line, platform administration, user training, and business administration tasks. The contract supports continuity of PLM service management during a critical phase of STEP's design definition workstream. 2. Key Technical Scope *Service desk support (ITIL4-aligned) for ~270 users initially, scaling to ~500 users. *Support migration from UKAEA Ivanti ticketing system to STEP ticketing system. *Assist with onboarding industrial partners and cloud migration (Dec 2025-Mar 2026). *Provide training materials and support for up to 20 PLM capabilities. *Business and platform administration tasks, including IAM, license monitoring, and dashboard maintenance. *Personnel must hold BPSS (service desk) and SC clearance (business/platform admin). To view this notice, please click here: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1013521775

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Up to 6 months (see ITT for further information)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f2ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012555-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD
Contact Name
Operational Procurement Team
Contact Email
operationalprocurement.step@ukifs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TECHNIA

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