--- title: "DCO Interface, Co-ordination and Consultation Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067e04" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067e04" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067e04.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067e04.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK FUSION ENERGY LTD" published: "2026-04-08" --- # DCO Interface, Co-ordination and Consultation Services Buyer: UK FUSION ENERGY LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067e04 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067e04) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067e04.json) ## Summary UK FUSION ENERGY LTD has initiated a public procurement process titled "DCO Interface, Co-ordination and Consultation Services" under the industry category of services. This tender involves site-development work and is based in Abingdon, United Kingdom. Conducted under the open procedure method, this is part of a larger development consent order (DCO) submission planned for 2029. The procurement is in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 22 April 2026. Interested suppliers are encouraged to participate in the electronic bidding process, with the tender documents accessible via the UKFE Tender Portal. The consultation process will occur over three phases, concluding in 2028, with the current phase one consultation closing in 2026. This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specializing in development consultancy, public relations, and environmental issues consultancy services. The contract, valued at £160,000 with potential for a six-month extension, is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its open competition format. Businesses with strengths in providing interface and coordination throughout complex consultation processes, as outlined in the procurement documentation, will find this opportunity aligned with their capabilities. Companies that can deliver technical, quality, and social value will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, with evaluation primarily weighted on technical response and pricing. ## Notice UKFE is running a procurement process to identify a suitably qualified Supplier for the provision of DCO Consultation Support. This Procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Act using the Open Procedure. To access the tender documents including instructions and method of bidding, please find PP-UKIFS-565 on the UKFE Tender Portal, available at: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/ 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. Please note that this Tender Notice follows a period of pre-tender market engagement as per FTS notice 2026/S 000-024719. The pre-tender market engagement has informed UKFE on the procurement procedure. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Site-development-work./5A6NYMKZP6 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5A6NYMKZP6 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031958-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 May 2026 - 13 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,000 | | Lots value | £160,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK FUSION ENERGY LTD | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### 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 ### Codes - 45111291 - Site-development work - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services ## Release History - 8 Apr 2026 at 12:53 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031958-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031958-2026 8th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/ - https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5A6NYMKZP6 - https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Site-development-work./5A6NYMKZP6 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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