Tender

Detailed Design and Build of a Compound Cryogenic Pump Prototype (CCPP)

UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

25 Sep 2025 at 09:23

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
TenderUpdate

08 Aug 2025 at 15:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

25 Jul 2025 at 13:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

22 May 2025 at 13:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

22 May 2025 at 11:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd has been involved in the procurement process for the detailed design and build of a Compound Cryogenic Pump Prototype (CCPP) located at the Culham Science Centre, Abingdon. The procurement falls under the industry category of engineering design services and involves pumps and compressors. Initially active with an open procedure, the procurement process has progressed through various stages, including planning and tender updates, but has ultimately reached tender cancellation as of 25th September 2025. The tender was initially intended to conclude in September 2025, providing opportunities for submissions and enquiries during the summer period.

This tender, although now cancelled, presented opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering design services, particularly those offering innovative solutions in cryogenic pump technology. With a substantial financial value, the project allowed small and medium enterprises and others adept in delivering high-quality technical and social value solutions to compete. The open procedure highlighted a suitable platform for competitive bidding, focusing on price and quality criteria, thus encouraging a diverse participation from capable firms in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Detailed Design and Build of a Compound Cryogenic Pump Prototype (CCPP)

Notice Description

UKIFS seeks the provision of detailed design and build of a Compound Cryogenic Pump Prototype (CCPP) after the completion of the detailed design documentation based on the existing preliminary design. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=972155399

Planning Information

Interested parties should complete and return the questionnaire attached to the Market Engagement Notice in Appendix 1.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051d39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059540-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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

42 - Industrial machinery

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

42120000 - Pumps and compressors

42122450 - Vacuum pumps

42122460 - Air pumps

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
operationalprocurement.step@ukifs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Notice Documents

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