Tender

Third Party Verification and Validation of the STEP Whole Programme Cost Estimate

UK FUSION ENERGY LTD

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Tender

05 May 2026 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

UK Fusion Energy Ltd, a public authority in the sub-central government sector, is orchestrating a tender for the independent verification and validation of the STEP Whole Programme Cost Estimate. This procurement is unfolding under the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 15th May 2026. The process employs an open, competitive flexible procedure conducted via the MCF4 Framework - Lot 3, and targets services within the project and design preparation, estimation, and calculation of costs industry category. The extensive initiative is headquartered in Abingdon, UK, and includes a tender value range from £250,000 to £300,000 GBP.

This tender offers robust prospects for businesses specializing in project validation and verification services, particularly those with no prior involvement in the STEP programme, as independent assurance is crucial. The tender welcomes participation from SMEs and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), thus broadening the scope for diverse business growth. With the contract period slated from 1st June to 31st August 2026, it provides businesses the opportunity for collaboration with a prominent public authority and the potential to contribute to infrastructure projects on a national scale. The emphasis on technical quality and social value suggests businesses with strong portfolios in these areas will be highly competitive candidates.

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Notice Title

Third Party Verification and Validation of the STEP Whole Programme Cost Estimate

Notice Description

The STEP Programme has a requirement to submit their first whole programme cost estimate to HM Treasury in early Q4 2026. As such, UKFE seeks to appoint an external party to perform the necessary independent verification and validation (V&V) activities of the Whole Programme Cost Estimate, to support the submission to Government, and help inform best practice for future iterations. Although the submission is not part of a formal business case, this V&V activity should be performed as appropriate for Finance Cases following the UK Government 5 case model. This procurement is being conducted via the MCF4 Framework - Lot 3. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Project-and-design-preparation%2C-estimation-of-costs./B8K449P4YD To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/respond/B8K449P4YD

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069136
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040956-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK FUSION ENERGY LTD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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