Planning

Fusion concepts in future energy landscapes

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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PlanningUpdate

08 Apr 2025 at 07:27

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

07 Apr 2025 at 16:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Fusion concepts in future energy landscapes." This project aims to enhance the understanding of the global future energy landscape, including the role of fusion energy and the characteristics of fusion plants. The procurement documents are accessible online, with the planning milestone set for the 20th of May, 2025. This tender falls under the industry categories of energy services, fusion equipment, and research services, to be executed in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, under the CPV codes including but not limited to 71314000, 09300000, and 73110000. Businesses have until mid-June 2025 to prepare for upcoming notices, with the contract period anticipated from the 1st of September 2025 to the 13th of March 2026, offering a gross value of £500,000.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in energy consultancy, engineering design, fusion technology, and research services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in innovative energy solutions and a strong background in industrial and academic collaborations will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project could lead to substantial business development and long-term partnerships with a prominent central government authority committed to advancing energy technology. This process underlines UKAEA’s commitment to fostering innovation within the energy sector, potentially leading to groundbreaking advancements in fusion energy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fusion concepts in future energy landscapes

Notice Description

UKAEA wishes to improve its understanding of the future global energy landscape, the role of fusion and the desirable characteristics of fusion plants. To aid this improvement, UKAEA intends to engage with subject matter experts within the energy landscape arena and beyond (both industrial and academic). This PME is to gather information to frame an invitation to tender based upon this aim.

Planning Information

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicTenders Please search using the unique tender ID: 98299

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fe5e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013521-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

42 - Industrial machinery

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

42664000 - Fusion equipment

65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

71323000 - Engineering-design services for industrial process and production

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£416,667 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 13 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Emily Akehurst
Contact Email
emily.akehurst@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+12 35528822

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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