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title: "PLANC (Permitting, Licences, Authorisations, Notifications & Consent) Assurance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cd99"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK FUSION ENERGY LTD"
published: "2026-07-17"
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# PLANC (Permitting, Licences, Authorisations, Notifications & Consent) Assurance

Buyer: UK FUSION ENERGY LTD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cd99

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## Summary

The procurement process is being initiated by UK FUSION ENERGY LTD, a central government public authority, for the project titled "PLANC (Permitting, Licences, Authorisations, Notifications & Consent) Assurance." It falls under the services category, specifically in advisory, consultative engineering, project management, and technical consultancy services. This procurement is at the planning stage, with an open procedure expected to commence in August 2026. The process is focused on supporting the STEP Prototype Powerplant (SPP) project at Culham Science Centre, Abingdon. Interested parties should note that the tender submission deadline is set for 23rd September 2026, and the contract, which begins on 4th November 2026, spans 24 months with an optional 12-month extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in technical consultancy, project management, and safety evaluation services. Companies with experience in providing intelligent client support for project management and assurance activities within the energy sector will find this contract particularly rewarding. The open procedure allows for broader competition and encourages contributions from small and medium enterprises (SMEs), fostering business growth and involvement in high-impact government initiatives. This project is ideal for consultancies capable of integrating and managing interfaces across complex regulatory requirements, ensuring comprehensive support for the UK's ambitious fusion energy objectives.

## Notice

UKFE is expecting to run a procurement to appoint a supplier to provide Intelligent Client support for assurance and project management activities for Permitting, Licences, Authorisations, Notifications & Consent (PLANC). This will be a critical activity for UKFE as work progresses on the design and construction of the STEP Prototype Powerplant (SPP). Activities will also include supporting integration and interfaces across PLANC, DCO (Development Consent Order) and JOP (Justification of Practice). The duration of this contract is expected to be 24 months, with an optional 12 month extension. The procurement is expected to start in August. If the tender is competed via an Open procedure, the launch will be communicated via release of a Tender Notice on the Find-a-Tender (FTS) system and tendering will be undertaken on the UKFE Delta portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067618-2026 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2026 - 2 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | £1,200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 79131000 - Documentation services
- 79417000 - Safety consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2026 at 10:02 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067618-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067618-2026
  17th July 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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