Planning

DCO Interface, Co-ordination and Consultation Services (Preliminary Market Engagement)

UK FUSION ENERGY LTD

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Planning

18 Mar 2026 at 15:02

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Fusion Energy Ltd, a public authority within the central government, is in the planning phase of a procurement process for DCO Interface, Co-ordination and Consultation Services. This preliminary market engagement aims to identify potential suppliers interested in participating in the tender process. Situated in Abingdon at the Culham Science Centre, and with a procurement timeline that includes a due date for interest registration by 26th March 2026, this procurement targets services within site development, consulting, public relations, evaluation, and environmental issues. The total estimated contract value is £120,000, with services expected to commence in April 2026 and conclude by July 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy related to site-development, public relations, evaluation, and environmental issues to grow their operations. Ideal candidates are those experienced in handling large-scale consultation and coordination efforts, particularly those with a capacity to support and evolve complex processes like DCO submissions. By engaging in this market engagement phase, businesses can establish themselves as key stakeholders and potentially secure a long-term partnership with a leading energy research organisation. The chance to influence UK Fusion Energy's strategic direction through consultancy and engagement services could be transformative for firms seeking to expand their footprint in governmental contractual works.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DCO Interface, Co-ordination and Consultation Services (Preliminary Market Engagement)

Notice Description

UKFE is currently embarking on the development of a DCO submission in 2029. The first stage of consultation closes in 2026. This comprises 13 separate consultation events within approx. 10km of the WB campus, supported by documentation and online materials and feedback routes. A second phase of consultation is planned for 2027, with a final third phase in 2028. This requirement is to place a contract with an external Supplier to continue the provision of these specialist interface, co-ordination and consultation services, as UKFE continues to progress through the DCO process and in particular, to support S2. This Pre-Tender Market Engagement exercise (Preliminary Market Engagement) is to identify potential providers and ascertain market interest in engaging with a tender process.

Planning Information

Parties who believe they can supply this requirement and are interested in registering their interest in bidding when the tender exercise is launched are asked to email the below address to register their interest. Please note that registering interest does not oblige participation in any tender exercise, when launched, nor does it mean that participation is guaranteed - any requests to participate in any tender exercise must be expressed per the Tender Notice published at the time of tender start. Email address to express interest: operationalprocurement.step@ukifs.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066de3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024719-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

45111291 - Site-development work

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Mar 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Apr 2026 - 7 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK FUSION ENERGY LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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