Official UK procurement notice
JDR Management Support Framework.
Authority: UK Atomic Energy Authority (Central government)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionUKAEA seeks to establish a framework of partner(s) who will be able to augment and strengthen UKAEA’s resource pool of Project Delivery Professionals. This framework will enable partnered suppliers to support delivery of UKAEA’s mission from wholly embedded positions within the UKAEA teams. Proposals are requested from potential suppliers (who may be a single organisation or consortia or joint venture) who wish to partner with UKAEA in delivering our mission. This requirement focusses on embedded on-site resource for BAU activities with open ended task-based requirements, UKAEA would seek to secure a minimum of 1 off and a maximum of 5 off suppliers per identified Lot within the framework. It is envisaged that, once established, the framework will operate by UKAEA providing the framework suppliers (by lot) an overview of a given requirement and its key constraints, and framework suppliers for that lot having the opportunity to then undertake a “mini competition” to fulfil the requirement. For smaller assignments, a provision is provided within the framework for direct contract award Lots are described in more detail in subsequent sections of this document. UKAEA aspires to this framework providing a mutually beneficial partnership which both aids delivery of the UKAEA mission and provides partners with a valuable insight into the rapidly expanding global fusion community. The framework will be established initially for a four-year period.
- No preliminary market engagement: Replication of similar Framework requirement.
CPV: Decommissioning services · Engineering services · Engineering support services · Plant engineering design services · Technical services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework · open framework scheme (admission reopens)
- Call-offs
- every call-off is a further competition among the appointed suppliers
- Places
- up to 5 suppliers · 7 bids received (1.4 per place) · 8 appointed (full)
- Framework period
- 4 yrs from 28 Oct 2025
- Scheme runs until
- 30 Oct 2029
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
- Not applicable
Published description of the framework
Refer to ITT documents.
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1AwardedPublished value£4,100,000
- Economic & financial standing
Refer to ITT documents.
- Technical & professional ability
Refer to ITT documents.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (5)
- Quality: 45%
- Terms & Conditions: 10%
- EDI: 5%
- Price: 30%
- Social Value: 10%
Published award criteria (5)
- Quality
- Price
- Social Value
- Terms & Conditions
- EDI
- Economic & financial standing
Refer to ITT documents.
- Technical & professional ability
Refer to ITT documents.
- Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
- “JDR Management Support Framework.” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 5 suppliers, not a single contract: each call-off is a further competition, so the pricing contest starts after appointment.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Open framework scheme
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 24 Jul 2025, 16:00 BST
- Last source update
- 27 Mar 2026, 17:11 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 30 Sept 2025
- Authority reference
T/MB035/25- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-042898- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0565b9Find a Tender- Contract terms summary
30 Days
- Risks
Availability of contingent labour for BAU requirements.
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 5 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 8 Aug 2025, 00:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
- call-off levy · Not applicable
Timeline
24 Jul 2025 → 27 Mar 2026 · 8 dates- Tender notice published24 Jul 2025, 16:00 BST
- Clarification questions by8 Aug 2025, 00:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown5 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
- Award decision expected by386 days ago30 Sept 2025, 00:59 BST
- Contract starts358 days ago28 Oct 2025
- Standstill ends288 days ago5 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Assessment summaries sent279 days ago15 Jan 2026
- Latest notice published207 days ago27 Mar 2026, 17:11 GMT
Notice history
6 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 24 Jul 2025- Tender notice published24 Jul 2025, 16:00 BSTUK4
- Contract award notice published19 Dec 2025, 15:28 GMTUK6
- Status changed to complete19 Dec 2025, 15:28 GMT
- Contract award notice published21 Jan 2026, 14:38 GMTUK6
- Contract signature expected3 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMTscheduled
- Contract details notice published27 Mar 2026, 17:11 GMTUK7
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2025-07: 1 release · 24 Jul 2025
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amentum Clean Energy Ltd, Assystem Energy and Infrastructure, AtkinsRéalis UK Ltd, Cyclife UK, Mott MacDonald, Nuvia Limited +2 more1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2030Amended: Following reassessment of tender returns and evaluation updated award letters issued to revised awarded suppliers. | £8,000,000 | 15 Jan 2026 | Awarded |
Contracts
JDR Management Support Framework · Amentum Clean Energy Ltd, Assystem Energy and Infrastructure, AtkinsRéalis UK Ltd, Cyclife UK, Mott MacDonald, Nuvia Limited +2 more
- Signed
- 25 Feb 2026
- Value
- £9,900,000
- Period
- 26 Feb 2026 – 29 Mar 2030
- Status
- active
4 agreed KPIs: Social Value Deliverables · Delivery Performance · Contribution to Climate Change …
- Social Value Deliverables, The Supplier shall deliver the social value commitments set out in its tender and any call-off contract, ensuring that such commitments are achieved in full, measurable, and evidenced throughout the duration of the framework and associated assignments. Social value delivery shall align with UKAEA objectives, including but not limited to skills development, local economic benefit, diversity and inclusion, and community engagement. The Supplier shall provide regular, verifiable reporting demonstrating delivery against agreed social value targets.
- Delivery Performance, The Supplier shall deliver services and resources in accordance with the requirements, timelines, and outcomes defined within each call-off contract. This includes meeting agreed mobilisation dates, maintaining continuity of service, and ensuring that all deliverables and milestones are achieved in line with the agreed programme. The Supplier shall promptly address any performance issues and implement corrective actions to ensure minimal disruption to UKAEA operations.
- Contribution to Climate Change, The Supplier shall actively contribute to UKAEA’s climate and sustainability objectives by delivering environmentally responsible services and demonstrating measurable reductions in environmental impact. This shall include, where applicable, reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste, promoting sustainable practices, and supporting UKAEA’s net zero ambitions. The Supplier shall evidence its contribution through regular reporting and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with recognised environmental standards and best practices.
- Active Participation in Framework, The Supplier shall actively and consistently engage with the framework, including responding to opportunities, participating in mini-competitions, and supporting direct award processes where applicable. The Supplier shall provide timely, relevant, and high-quality submissions, including suitably qualified and available candidates, and shall engage constructively in all framework-related communications, briefings, and governance activities to support effective delivery of UKAEA’s requirements.
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7final-stage tenders · 10 at stage one | 0 | 0 | — |
Who bid
- wonAtkinsRéalis · South East England
- wonAssystem Energy & Infrastructure LimitedSME · North West England
- wonNuvia LimitedSME · North West England
- wonCyclife UK LtdSME · North West England
- wonOrano Limited · South East England + Vulcain EngineeringSME · South West England · consortium
- wonVulcain EngineeringSME · South West England + Amentum Clean Energy Ltd · North West England · consortium
- wonMott MacDonald LimitedSME · Greater London
Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Framework contractors & participating bidders
8 commercial parties on the notice- Amentum Clean Energy LimitedFramework contractor
- Assystem Energy & Infrastructure LimitedFramework contractor
- AtkinsRéalisFramework contractor
- Cyclife UK LtdFramework contractor
- Mott MacDonald LimitedFramework contractor
- Nuvia LimitedFramework contractor
- Orano LimitedFramework contractor
- Vulcain EngineeringFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (5)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Signed contract Redacted contract
Notices published for this procedure
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender