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title: "GB-Abingdon: STEP Project Controls Framework - Transition and Embedding Support"
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# GB-Abingdon: STEP Project Controls Framework - Transition and Embedding Support

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6eb1dd4-2f96-407a-86fb-371cfefedcf1

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## Summary

The STEP Project Controls Framework - Transition and Embedding Support contract, awarded to Arcadis (Consulting) (UK) Ltd on 11 April 2026, is facilitated by BIP Solutions Limited from Abingdon. This procurement falls under the category of Project Management Consultancy Services (CPV: 72224000) and takes place in the United Kingdom with the implementation extending to multiple international locations. The contract, culminating on 31 August 2026, supports the UK's fusion sector growth through seamless integration into standard business practices. The procurement stage is at 'Award', focusing on embedding project control frameworks as part of UKIFS's strategic and operational objectives.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for large-scale businesses specialising in project management consultancy to enhance their involvement within government major portfolio programmes. It offers a platform to those experienced in evolving project controls frameworks and integrating digital workflows, particularly firms possessing comprehensive expertise in the public sector and regulatory compliance. Companies capable of supporting substantial programme performance improvements and fostering sustainability, alongside innovation in consultancy, stand to benefit from the established continuity and capacity-building aspects of this contract. Although not directly suitable for SMEs and VCSE, the initiative facilitates longer-term engagement, thus reinforcing existing sector capabilities and potentially leading to further contractual opportunities.

## Notice

The STEP programme is entering a critical transition period as it moves from framework development into Implementation and live including onboarding of the Construction Partner (CP) and standing up Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) by September 2026. To meet this milestone, UKIFS requires continuity of expertise to finalise, embed and hand over the STEP Project Controls Framework into early business-as-usual (BAU). Arcadis has been the primary developer of the framework. As we enter into the next phase of implementing the PPMO framework in STEP the contextual knowledge and stakeholder relationships that Arcadis have becomes vital to for keeping the momentum and ensure smooth transition into Business as Usual without disruption to core programme delivery. The proposal is closely aligned with the STEP Programme's strategic goals, as well as UKIFS' broader organisational objectives. The development and embedding of a standardised project controls framework is necessary for UKIFS to operate as an intelligent client, particularly as the supply chain expands and as the delivery model transitions into a more integrated partnership with industry. A mature controls environment directly supports predictable programme performance, and the ability to comply with emerging government standards and regulatory expectations of a government major portfolio programme. Furthermore, this work supports sustainability and innovation objectives by improving how project data is structured, processed and supports data drive for decision-making. The integration of the FUSION Lifecycle into Method Grid will strengthen digital workflow capability and enable consistent quality across delivery teams. As STEP grows, this foundation will support the wider national fusion mission and contribute to long-term sector capability. Finally, the training and capability transfer elements contribute to local and national skills development. The train-the-trainer model, pilot project engagement, and early BAU handover activities ensure that skills are not held externally but transferred directly into UKIFS and the IPTs and Partners. Additional information: Call-off from framework agreement (MCF4) via direct award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a9f490d-fdf1-44bb-83a2-9fad6693a1c2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Not Disclosed |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £625,038 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £625,038 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARCADIS (CONSULTING) (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 09:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a9f490d-fdf1-44bb-83a2-9fad6693a1c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a9f490d-fdf1-44bb-83a2-9fad6693a1c2
  5th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1041390214
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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