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GB-Abingdon: Power and Energy Management System Controller - Development Support Service

UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd is seeking proposals for the development of a Power and Energy Management System (PEMS) controller to support its Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) programme. This initiative, located in Abingdon, aims to advance the delivery of sustainable fusion energy, targeting the completion of a prototype fusion powerplant by the 2040s. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focused on plant and electrical power systems engineering design. The tender is in an active stage with a closing date set for 31 October 2025. Interested parties should note that the procurement follows an open procedure, with contract work scheduled to begin on 1 December 2025 and conclude by 31 March 2026.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the engineering and power systems sectors to engage with an ambitious and high-profile energy project. With an estimated contract value between GBP 50,000 and GBP 100,000, businesses with expertise in developing control systems and simulation models for powerplant infrastructures are well-suited to compete. Participating in this tender can enhance a company's profile, providing growth through involvement in a cutting-edge project with potential global impact. The contracting authority ensures a fair selection process, prioritising qualifications and proposals aligning with the set criteria for this innovative procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Abingdon: Power and Energy Management System Controller - Development Support Service

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 30 September 2025 for the following reason: Withdrawal from Contracts Finder PLEASE NOTE: While this notice is withdrawn from Contracts Finder, the procurement opportunity remains active and the Tender Notice can be accessed via the Central Digital Flatform (i.e. Find a Tender), at the following link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059278-202(The Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) is an ambitious programme to accelerate the delivery of sustainable fusion energy. The STEP programme will design and build the world's first compact prototype fusion powerplant, based on the spherical tokamak design, by 2040s. Currently, the concept design of all major systems and plant are in an ongoing refinement process The purpose of this contract is to develop a concept control system of a Power and Energy Management System (PEMS), and to further develop the powerplant simulation models for its STEP Prototype Plant (SPP) Electrical Infrastructure system. Further Information is available in the ITT and accompanying documents.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f70c24b0-5dab-4670-ac1a-db3b2731fb27
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71320000 - Engineering design services

71323100 - Electrical power systems design services

71323200 - Plant engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

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