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title: "STEP - DCO Management Services"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-06-12"
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# STEP - DCO Management Services

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80cecbf7-b3ee-4bf6-86fb-a827fae1da76

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has issued a tender for DCO Management Services as part of the STEP programme. The procurement process involves appointing a specialist consultant for the Development Consent Order (DCO) application process, starting in Q3 2024 and concluding in 2029. The contract's total value is 1 GBP, with an open procurement method and a tender deadline of 15th July 2024. The services are classified under architectural, engineering, and planning services within the Civil engineering and construction consultancy sector.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses to provide specialist DCO consultancy services for infrastructure development projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested businesses should focus on the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, where the services will be delivered, and prepare to engage in the open procedure procurement stage, aiming to secure the contract with the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority.

## Notice

UKAEA STEP programme is looking to appoint a specialist DCO consultant to lead the DCO application process on behalf of the UKAEA, from preparation of the initial consultations starting in Q3 2024 right through the DCO award in 2029 (subject to future schedule revisions).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06033469-1742-4e7e-8c4f-d41d1fa69043 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Sep 2024 - 11 Sep 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 45111291 - Site-development work
- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 90712000 - Environmental planning
- 90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2024 at 16:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06033469-1742-4e7e-8c4f-d41d1fa69043

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06033469-1742-4e7e-8c4f-d41d1fa69043
  12th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=82259&B=UKAEA
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

## Provenance

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