Expire date: 30.8.2024
External Reference: 2024-502721
FTS Reference: 2024-016180
Contract notice
Information
Contract notice
[NoticeContract]
[Section1]: [Ca]
I.1)
[NameAddressContact]
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
N/A
Culham Campus
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
UK
[AddressEmail]:
procurement@step.ukaea.uk
[Nutscode]:
UK -
UNITED KINGDOM
[UrlBuyerprofile]:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
I.3)
[InfoTendering]
[AddressObtainDocs]:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=81210&B=UKAEA[AddressFurtherinfo]
[AsContactsAbove]:
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressSendTenders]:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=81210&B=UKAEA
[AddressSendTendersRequest]
[AddressToAbove]
I.4)
[CaType]
[MaintypePublicbody]
I.5)
[Mainactivity]
[OtherActivity]:
Fusion Research
[Section2]: [Object]
II.1)
[QuantityScopeContract]
II.1.1)
[TitleContract]
STEP Engineering Partner and Construction Partner
[Fileref]:
T-SP049-22 & T-SP050-22
II.1.2)
[CpvMain]
45220000
-
II.1.3)
[TypeContract]
[Works]
II.1.4)
[DescrShort]
UKAEA (on behalf of UKIFS – a special purpose vehicle to be established during the procurement process as the delivery body for STEP) is conducting this Procurement for an Engineering Partner (EP) and a Construction Partner (CP), who, together with a Fusion Partner (determined to be 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 is divided into two lots:
• Lot 1: Engineering Partner (EP)
• Lot 2: Construction Partner (CP)
The Procurement is divided into two lots:
• Lot 1: Engineering Partner (EP)
• Lot 2: Construction Partner (CP)
II.1.5)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimatedTotal]
[ValueExclVat]: 20000000000.00
GBP
II.1.6)
[LotsInfo]
[DivisionLots]:
[Yes]
[LotsSubmittedFor]
[LotOneOnly]
[LotsCombinationPossible]:
UKAEA will apply bid restrictions. Please see the SSP for further details.
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
Engineering Partner (EP)
[LotNumber]:
1
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
45200000
-
66519000
-
71000000
-
71240000
-
71250000
-
71310000
-
71311000
-
71312000
-
71313000
-
71318000
-
71320000
-
71321000
-
71322000
-
71323000
-
71323200
-
71330000
-
71333000
-
71334000
-
71336000
-
71337000
-
71340000
-
71350000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[Nutscode]:
UK -
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
The Engineering Partner’s (EP) primary responsibility will be to provide the capability to drive the integrated design of the STEP Prototype Plant (SPP), and to then manufacture that plant through a developing supply chain. This includes (but not be limited to) providing capabilities for management of all engineering data, responsibility for the detailed design of SPP systems, equipment, and components, and contracting through the engineering supply chain. The EP will be responsible for leading a supply chain which delivers the manufacture and assembly of the SPP components. See the procurement documents for further details.
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]
[ValueExclVat]: 10000000000.00
GBP
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
36
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
The EP contract term will be an initial 3 year period, followed by 3 optional extension periods of 4, 6 and 7 years (these durations are subject to change as the Programme develops). UKIFS will have the right to exercise an extension option on 6 months’ notice. The maximum contract length duration for the EP contract will be 20 years with an estimated value of £10,000,000,000.
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[No]
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[No]
II.2)
[Description]
II.2.1)
[TitleContract]
Construction Partner
[LotNumber]:
2
II.2.2)
[CpvAdditional]
45200000
-
45213250
-
45214610
-
45222000
-
45223000
-
45251000
-
45251100
-
45251110
-
45251111
-
45254200
-
71300000
-
71322000
-
71500000
-
71520000
-
71521000
-
71530000
-
71540000
-
71541000
-
79418000
-
II.2.3)
[PlacePerformance]
[Nutscode]:
UK -
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)
[DescrProcurement]
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 Construction Partner 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. See the procurement documents for further details.
II.2.5)
[AwardCriteria]
[AwardCriteriaDescriptive]
II.2.6)
[ValueMagnitudeEstimated]
[ValueExclVat]: 10000000000.00
GBP
II.2.7)
[DurationContractFrameworkDps]
[DurationMonths]:
36
[RenewalsSubject]:
[Yes]
[RenewalsDescr]:
The CP contract term will be an initial 3 year period, followed by 3 optional extension periods of 4, 6 and 7 years (these durations are subject to change as the Programme develops). UKIFS will have the right to exercise an extension option on 6 months’ notice. The maximum contract length duration for the CP contract will be 20 years with an estimated value of £10,000,000,000.
II.2.10)
[VariantsInfo]
[VariantsAccepted]:
[No]
II.2.11)
[OptionsInfo]
[Options]:
[No]
II.2.13)
[EuProgrInfo]
[EuProgrRelated]:
[No]
[Section3]: [InfoLegal]
III.1)
[ConditionsParticip]
III.1.1)
[SituationPersonalIncl]
[InfoEvaluatingRequir]:
Refer to Procurement Documents for information.
III.1.2)
[EconomicFinancialStanding]
[CriteriaSelectionDocs]
III.1.3)
[TechnicalCapacity]
[CriteriaSelectionDocs]
III.2)
[ConditionsContract]
III.2.2)
[OtherConditions]
Refer to Procurement Documents for information.
[Section4]: [Procedure]
IV.1)
[Description]
IV.1.1)
[TypeProcedure]
[ProctypeCompDialogue]
IV.1.4)
[ReductionDuringDialogue]
[ReductionRecourse]
IV.1.8)
[GpaInfo]
[GpaCovered]
: [Yes]
IV.2)
[InfoAdmin]
IV.2.1)
[PubPrevious]
[NumberOj]: 2022/S 000-023363
IV.2.2)
[LimitReceiptTendersReqPart]
[Date]:
2024-07-12
[Time]:
13:00
IV.2.4)
[LanguagesAllowed]
[Language_EN]
[Section6]: [InfoComplement]
VI.1)
[RecurrenceInfo]
[RecurrentProcurement]:
[No]
VI.3)
[InfoAdditional]
UKAEA is launching this procurement on behalf of UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Limited (UKIFS). UKIFS will take over responsibility for running the procurement when it is established part way through the procurement process and will be the client entity that will enter into the contracts at the conclusion of the procurement.
VI.4)
[AppealsProcedure]
VI.4.1)
[AppealsBody]
The High Court
The Royal Courts of Justice
London
UK
VI.4.2)
[MediationBody]
The High Court
The Royal Courts of Justice
London
UK
VI.4.3)
[AppealsLodging]
[AppealsDeadline]:
In accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015, the authority will observe a minimum ten (10) calendar day standstill period at the point that information regarding the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers.
If an appeal regarding the award of a contract has not been successfully resolved by the authority, the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the Regulations to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).
If an appeal regarding the award of a contract has not been successfully resolved by the authority, the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the Regulations to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).
VI.4.4)
[AppealsInfo]
The High Court
The Royal Courts of Justice
London
UK