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STEP Plant Tokamak Layout

UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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30 Jul 2025 at 09:59

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

26 Mar 2025 at 16:35

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, located at the Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, has completed a direct award contract for the STEP Plant Tokamak Layout. This procurement is a part of the central government's initiative, with the procurement process categorized under construction consultancy and management services. The tender's primary objective is to determine the Tokamak location within the West Burton site, pivotal for the site's lifecycle and compliance with DCO objectives. The tender, initiated and concluded with a contract award on 30th March 2025, covers numerous regions across the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to IPD Limited, with services valued at £484,331, and the contract is set to run from 30th July to 30th September 2025.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in construction consultancy and management services. SMEs, particularly those with experience in construction management within the energy sector, will find this contract reflective of their specialization in handling time-sensitive and strategic location projects vital for sustainable energy developments. Participation in such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio and prominence within the industry, facilitating future procurement success and partnership opportunities with governmental bodies and large-scale infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STEP Plant Tokamak Layout

Notice Description

STEP is looking to decide on the Tokamak location on the West Burton site as part of its obligation to meet the DCO objectives. This location is key and is one of the most important driving factors for the lifecycle of the West Burton site, being the functional centre of the SPP.

Procurement Information

This direct award justification aligns with the Procurement Act 23, Schedule 5, which permits direct awards in case of urgency due to time-sensitive milestones and critical dependencies on the contract's output.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f91e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044109-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

71540000 - Construction management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£484,331 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

IPD LIMITED

Integrated Project Delivery

Further Information

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