II.1)
Scope of the procurement
STEP Construction Partner (CP)
Reference number:
T-SP050-22
45220000
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Engineering works and construction works
Works
II.1.4)
Short description
UKIFS (now UKFE) has conducted this Procurement for a Construction Partner, who, together with a Fusion Partner (determined to be United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA)), will bring together and develop extensive industrial capabilities to design and build a UK prototype fusion energy plant capable of delivering net-energy to the grid, and build a world-leading fusion delivery industry.
The Procurement was originally divided into two lots:
• Lot 1: Engineering Partner (EP)
• Lot 2: Construction Partner (CP)
However, Lot 1 – EP has since been cancelled. Lot 2 – CP is now the only Lot included in this Procurement exercise.
The contract term for Lot 2 will expire 31 March 2029, followed by three (3) optional extension periods of four (4), six (6) and seven (7) years.
UKFE will have the right to exercise an extension option at six (6) months’ notice. The maximum contract duration will be twenty (20) years with an estimated value of £10,000,000,000 across this period.
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
yes
II.1.7)
Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
10000000000.00
GBP
Construction Partner
Lot No:
2
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
45200000
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Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
45213250
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Construction work for industrial buildings
45214610
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Laboratory building construction work
45222000
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Construction work for engineering works except bridges, tunnels, shafts and subways
45223000
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Structures construction work
45251000
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Construction works for power plants and heating plants
45251100
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Construction work for power plant
45251110
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Nuclear-power station construction work
45251111
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Construction work for nuclear reactors
45254200
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Construction work for manufacturing plant
71500000
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Construction-related services
71520000
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Construction supervision services
71521000
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Construction-site supervision services
71530000
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Construction consultancy services
71540000
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Construction management services
71541000
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Construction project management services
79418000
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Procurement consultancy services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK -
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The Construction Partner’s (CP) primary responsibility will be to collaboratively provide the capability to drive the integrated design of the overall layout, buildings, infrastructure, onsite and offsite facilities of the STEP Prototype Plant (SPP) to fulfil the support, enclosure and environmental requirements of the operational plant. The CP will then purchase, fabricate, deliver and install all elements of the designed facilities utilising existing and new supply chains, directly sourced or contracted resources. The CP’s responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) managing the overall health, safety, environment and security systems applicable to all parties engaged at the site.
Criteria below
Quality criterion
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Name:
Corporate: Economic Value
/
Weighting:
15%
Quality criterion
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Name:
Corporate: Social Value
/
Weighting:
10%
Quality criterion
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Name:
Programme
/
Weighting:
17%
Quality criterion
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Name:
Technical
/
Weighting:
18%
Quality criterion
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Name:
Cultural: Behavioural and Collaborative Assessment
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Weighting:
15%
Quality criterion
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Name:
Contractual Compliance
/
Weighting:
Pass / Fail
Price
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Weighting:
25%
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
no
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
no
II.2.14)
Additional information
Lot 1 for the Engineering Partner (EP) was cancelled and will not be awarded. Only Lot 2 for the Construction Partner (CP) forms part of this notice.