STEP Model Coil Test Facility Concept Design Information Services

UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

28 Apr 2026 at 11:16

Award

19 Dec 2025 at 13:52

Tender

21 Oct 2025 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, located at Culham Science Centre, Abingdon, has been involved in the procurement of engineering design services for the STEP Model Coil Test Facility Concept Design Information Services. This procurement falls within the industry category of engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings within the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the process has progressed through the planning, tender, and award stages, with the contract awarded upon competition. The tender processes involved several key dates starting from its initial publication on 21st October 2025, with the tender period concluding on 18th November 2025, followed by the awarding process in December 2025, and the contract expected to run until July 2026.

This tender creates substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for engineering companies focused on design services for complex mechanical and electrical installations. Firms that can demonstrate quality, value, and meet economic criteria such as a D&B score of 45 or more are well-suited to compete, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given the favourable suitability criteria. The procurement process is open, ensuring fair competition, and positioning capable businesses to engage in high-value public sector projects which can bolster their portfolio and professional standing within the UK and internationally. Additionally, the involvement of Bilfinger Nuclear and Energy Transition GmbH highlights the cross-border collaboration, beneficial for large-scale enterprises with a focus on nuclear and energy sectors.

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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/038500-2026
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
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20256 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
Active
Contracts Status
Cancelled

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD
Additional Buyers

MISSING

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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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