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STEP Programme Reporting Development

UK Fusion Energy Ltd

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12 Aug 2026 at 14:04

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Fusion Energy Ltd procured services to develop and enhance reporting for the STEP programme. The work is intended to build on established reporting foundations and produce finalised Tier 1 and Tier 2 governance reports. It covers technical analysis, analysis consultancy, business analysis consultancy, systems analysis and programming, and data analysis services. Delivery is across the United Kingdom. The requirement sits within the UK Fusion Energy and STEP reporting ecosystem, so it concerns the design, development and scaling of reporting capability rather than routine administrative support. The buying organisation is UK Fusion Energy Ltd, a public authority based at Culham Science Campus in Oxfordshire. The selected supplier is Anvil Analytical Limited, an SME specialising in analytical and reporting-related services.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded through a direct award to Anvil Analytical Limited. The award value is £387,000 excluding VAT, or £464,400 including VAT. The contract period runs from 14 August 2026 to 31 March 2027. The award relates to one lot and is above the relevant threshold. UK Fusion Energy Ltd justified the direct award on technical and operational continuity grounds, citing Anvil’s incumbent knowledge of its systems, requirements and stakeholder environment, alongside the cost, risk and disruption associated with changing supplier. The stated evaluation basis was the absence of feasible competition for technical reasons. A signature milestone was scheduled for 12 August 2026. The award status is recorded as pending.

This procurement indicates demand for suppliers able to develop and scale governance reporting within a technically complex public-sector programme. A credible competitor for comparable work would need strong business and systems analysis capability, data analysis expertise, and the ability to turn established reporting foundations into reliable, finalised governance outputs. Experience of designing reporting ecosystems, integrating stakeholder requirements and supporting Tier 1 and Tier 2 governance reporting would be relevant. The award rationale shows that continuity, operational resilience and detailed knowledge of the buyer’s systems and stakeholder environment were decisive factors. Suppliers should therefore be able to demonstrate effective mobilisation, rapid understanding of existing arrangements, controlled knowledge transfer and delivery with minimal disruption, alongside the analytical and programming skills needed to maintain and enhance reporting services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STEP Programme Reporting Development

Notice Description

To continue to enhance and scale the UKFE & STEP reporting ecosystem, building on already established foundations to generate finalised versions of Tier 1 and 2 governance reports.

Procurement Information

The proposed direct award to Anvil is justified on the ground that competition is absent, or switching supplier is not feasible, for technical and operational reasons, including the need to ensure continuity of critical services. Anvil has developed significant incumbent knowledge of the Authority's systems, requirements, and stakeholder environment, which is integral to the effective delivery of the services. Introducing a new supplier at this stage would require substantial duplication of effort in respect of mobilisation, knowledge transfer, and system familiarisation. This would result in disproportionate cost, increased delivery risk, and potential service disruption, thereby undermining value for money and service continuity. The time and resource required to onboard an alternative provider would also create a material risk to operational performance and delivery timelines. Accordingly, the Authority considers that a change in supplier is not practicable without significant inconvenience and inefficiency, and that the conditions for direct award on the basis of technical and operational continuity are met. The decision to proceed with the incumbent supplier is therefore proportionate, justified, and consistent with the Act's requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e2aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076806-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71620000 - Analysis services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72240000 - Systems analysis and programming services

72316000 - Data analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£387,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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
Postcode Area
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

ANVIL ANALYTICAL LIMITED

Further Information

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