DCO Interface, Co-ordination and Consultation Services
Estimated value
£160k
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
1
Published
08 Apr 2026
Description
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
Scope
- Reference
- PPUKIFS565
- Total value
- £160,000 excluding VAT£192,000 including VATBelow the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 13 May 2026 to 13 Aug 2027Possible extension to 13 Feb 2028
1x optional six (6) month extension
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 4511129173220000794162007941900090713000
- Contract locations
- UK, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing Response | Fixed cost | price | 20.00% |
| Technical Response | Technical | quality | 70.00% |
| Social Value | Social value | quality | 10.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Enquiry deadline
- 15 Apr 2026, 11:00 pm
- Submission deadline
- 22 Apr 2026, 1:30 pm
- Submission address
- https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/ ↗
- Electronic submission
- Yes
- Procedure
- Below threshold - open competition