UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 30/11/2022

External Reference: 2022-590521

FTS Reference: 2022-031914

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Works

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
N/A
Culham Science Centre
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
UK
Contact person: Sarah Palmer
Telephone: +44 1235467082
E-mail: sarah.palmer@ukaea.uk
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=55832&B=UKAEA
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Other activity:  Fusion Research

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

T/SP049/22 & T/SP050/22 STEP Engineering and Construction Partners PIN 2
Reference number:  T/SP049/22 & T/SP050/22 PIN 2
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

45220000  -  Engineering works and construction works
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Works
II.1.4)

Short description

T/SP049/22 STEP Engineering Partner: Whole Plant Engineering Design and Delivery & T/SP050/22 STEP Construction Partner – Site, Plant, and Infrastructure Delivery PIN 2 - Request for Information 1
Please refer to the attached RFI and list of capabilities.
To support the development of the STEP programme, we will tender for the engineering and construction partners in the coming months. We will likely be utilising the Competitive Dialogue procedure for these procurements. The contract duration will be circa 20 years (with appropriate break clauses) and the anticipated contract value is expected to range between circa £300m - £10bn (subject to ongoing approvals) for the duration of the contract, with the contract value increasing progressively through each approved Tranche of the programme and as each work package is successively defined and placed.
Please note that the "Estimated total value" of £20bn is the value of both the engineering and construction partners combined.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 20000000000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

45200000  -  Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
45213250  -  Construction work for industrial buildings
45214610  -  Laboratory building construction work
45214620  -  Research and testing facilities construction work
45222000  -  Construction work for engineering works except bridges, tunnels, shafts and subways
45223000  -  Structures construction work
45251000  -  Construction works for power plants and heating plants
45251100  -  Construction work for power plant
45251110  -  Nuclear-power station construction work
45251111  -  Construction work for nuclear reactors
45254200  -  Construction work for manufacturing plant
66519000  -  Engineering, auxiliary, average, loss, actuarial and salvage insurance services
71000000  -  Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
71240000  -  Architectural, engineering and planning services
71250000  -  Architectural, engineering and surveying services
71300000  -  Engineering services
71310000  -  Consultative engineering and construction services
71311000  -  Civil engineering consultancy services
71312000  -  Structural engineering consultancy services
71313000  -  Environmental engineering consultancy services
71318000  -  Advisory and consultative engineering services
71320000  -  Engineering design services
71321000  -  Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
71322000  -  Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works
71323000  -  Engineering-design services for industrial process and production
71323200  -  Plant engineering design services
71330000  -  Miscellaneous engineering services
71333000  -  Mechanical engineering services
71334000  -  Mechanical and electrical engineering services
71336000  -  Engineering support services
71337000  -  Corrosion engineering services
71340000  -  Integrated engineering services
71350000  -  Engineering-related scientific and technical services
71500000  -  Construction-related services
71520000  -  Construction supervision services
71521000  -  Construction-site supervision services
71530000  -  Construction consultancy services
71540000  -  Construction management services
71541000  -  Construction project management services
79418000  -  Procurement consultancy services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Please refer to the attached RFI and list of capabilities
To support the development of the programme, we will tender for the engineering and construction partners in the coming months. We will likely be utilising the Competitive Dialogue procedure for these procurements. The contract duration will be circa 20 years (with appropriate break clauses) and the anticipated contract value is expected to range between circa £300m - £10bn (subject to ongoing approvals) for the duration of the contract, with the contract value increasing progressively through each approved Tranche of the programme and as each work package is successively defined and placed.
To enable delivery of Tranche 2a and beyond, UKAEA proposes to establish an appropriate programme leadership capability via the STEP Delivery Organisation (SDO), a new Special Purpose Vehicle (subject to approvals), which will establish the Integrated Delivery Team with three strategic partners; an Engineering Partner (EP), a Construction Partner (CP) and a Fusion Partner (FP) (already defined to be UKAEA). This team will work collaboratively, under joint incentivisation mechanisms to be developed. These partners will not only be core to delivery of the programme but will also secure market-leading experience and knowledge, helping secure a clear transition from prototype development to commercial plant development. Proprietary Value, including IP, is intended to be developed across all participating organisations.
It is envisaged that there will be a bilateral contract between the STEP Delivery Organisation and each individual partner; and then an overarching collaborative contract that is signed by all four parties to the integrated delivery team. In the spirit of collaboration, most contractual terms will be captured within the overarching collaborative contract, while clauses that are only relevant to the specific input of a particular partner will be included in the bilateral contracts
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

30/04/2023

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the FTS: 2022/S 000-023363

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3)

Additional information

Publication 2022/S 000-023369 also relates