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STEP Model Coil Test Facility Concept Design Information Services

UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Dec 2025 at 13:52

Tender

21 Oct 2025 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, a public undertaking based in Abingdon, United Kingdom, launched a procurement process for the development of the STEP Model Coil Test Facility's Concept Design. This process, conducted under an open procedure, sought services within the engineering design sector. The award phase was completed with Bilfinger Nuclear and Energy Transition GmbH in Germany emerging as the chosen supplier. The contract, valued at £750,000, is set to commence on 19 January 2026 and conclude by 19 July 2026. This procurement falls under the services category and relates to engineering design services, with the award notice published on 19 December 2025. A notable event is the pending award to be finalised by 19 January 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for companies with expertise in engineering design services, particularly those specialising in complex mechanical and electrical installations. The project, centred on creating advanced design solutions for a scientific test facility, offers a platform for businesses to showcase their capabilities on a pivotal international stage. While a large company has secured the award, the tender also attracted interest from small and medium enterprises, highlighting the inclusive nature of the procurement process. Organisations capable of delivering high-quality services and demonstrating social value stand to benefit from involvement in future phases of this cutting-edge project.

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Notice Title

STEP Model Coil Test Facility Concept Design Information Services

Notice Description

UKIFS seeks to develop designs of the Model Coil Test Facility (MCTF) from the current stage (Preconcept Design and Requirements Capture), up to completion of the Concept Design stage, allowing UKIFS to proceed to the next stages of the design, i.e. Preliminary Design and Detailed Design.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d0fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084937-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71320000 - Engineering design services

71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 19 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
operationalprocurement.step@ukifs.uk
Contact Phone
07852001696

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

BILFINGER NUCLEAR AND ENERGY TRANSITION

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