Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd1-faa7-7239-8e57-90f2181b036e/step-whole-programme-cost-estimate-independent-assurance closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # STEP Whole Programme Cost Estimate - Independent Assurance [UK Fusion Energy Ltd](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-fusion-energy-ltd) Estimated value £200,000 Published 25 Mar 2026 Deadline Closed 19 May 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Independent review of the STEP Whole Programme Cost Estimate as appropriate for finance cases as part of UK Government business case submission following the Green Book1: - Review of the current version of the model considering; accuracy of data, methodology used, calculations, uncertainty, escalation and inflation. - Provide comments on the current version of the model in an appraisal report. - Identification of missing content, as applicable. - Identification of areas of future work, as applicable. - This review activity should follow the guidelines specified in the AQuA Book2 and in the IPA Cost Estimating Requirements, STEP 6: Review and Assure3 Expected inputs: - STEP Whole Programme Cost Estimate Report - STEP Estimating Strategy - STEP Cost Breakdown Structure - Individual Product Area Reports and Cost Models - STEP Whole Programme Cost Estimate Spreadsheet ## CPV classification Project and design preparation, estimation of costs Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0602e9-2026-03-25T14:22:28Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0602e9-2026-03-25T14:22:28Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile UK Fusion Energy Ltd: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-fusion-energy-ltd) [Sector More Architecture, engineering & surveying tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/architecture-engineering-surveying) ## More tenders like this [Asbestos Management Framework · Home Group · 25 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-5fff-736e-ae2e-0c8a400c7297/asbestos-management-framework) [Infrastructure works consultancy services – Contrôle extérieur des chaussées · Collectivité européenne d Alsace · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1730-733b-8247-a32bbbe2211c/france-infrastructure-works-consultancy-services-controle-exterieur-des-chau) [Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Single Party Framework Agreement for Architect Led Integrated Design Team Services for Fire Safety Remediation Works for Dublin City Council · Dublin City Council · 5 days left · 23 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0a15-7156-849b-5a223dd6d615/ireland-architectural-construction-engineering-and-inspection-services-sin) [Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Būvprojekta izstrāde un autoruzraudzība fasādes siltināšanai kārtās Dzirciema ielā 16, Rīgā – 1.kārta, C korpuss · Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-3915-73d1-83e6-c378f9f7a926/latvia-architectural-construction-engineering-and-inspection-services-buvp) [Technical assistance services – Suivi et gestion de chantiers de réhabilitation de sites pollués · SPAQuE · 15 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-155e-73c2-a593-9e17375422ac/belgium-technical-assistance-services-suivi-et-gestion-de-chantiers-de-rehab) [Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works – Dokumentace pro povolení záměru stavby č. 9567 Radlická radiála JZM - Smíchov; v úseku MÚK Bucharova – MÚK Jinonice · Hlavní Město Praha · 15 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0c15-72b2-bb19-c3ab1550e67e/czechia-engineering-design-services-for-the-construction-of-civil-engineering)