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DSM to STEP Plasma control

UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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19 Aug 2025 at 09:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract "DSM to STEP Plasma control" was awarded by UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Limited, based at Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the category of engineering-related scientific and technical services. Though it was procured via a direct method "Below threshold - without competition", significant progress has been made as the stage is marked complete and the contract was signed on 20th December 2024 with an active period from 21st December 2024 to 31st March 2025. The procurement aims to enhance system engineering methodologies for plasma control in fusion power plants, highlighting its strategic importance in the region of UKJ14.

This procurement process presents promising opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering, technical consultancy, and research and development services. Large-scale organisations with expertise in project management and system engineering for complex scientific domains stand to gain the most. The collaboration between UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Limited and TSM Engineering, a supplier based in France, underscores the cross-border business potential in the field of fusion technology, paving the way for innovative solutions and market expansion for skilled suppliers in related technical services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DSM to STEP Plasma control

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is to implement a system engineering methodology, based on the Design Structure Matrix (DSM) approach as defined in a recent paper (ref: [1]), to model plasma control interfaces, both within the plasma and with external plant systems. This will support the development of an interface model for a spherical tokamak based fusion power plant. In turn, this is expected to inform the selection of a tokamak sensor set that meets functional, redundancy and availability requirements for the plasma control needs of the STEP prototype plant. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=974429407

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058a51
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049715-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

71356000 - Technical services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
STEP Operational Procurement
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TSM ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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