Award

Tokomak Complex Feasibility Task

UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Dec 2025 at 16:19

Tender

05 Nov 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, located at Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, UK, focuses on the "Tokomak Complex Feasibility Task" within the engineering services industry category. This open procedure, compliant with the current legislation, has reached the award stage, with an anticipated contract commencement on 20th December 2025 and a maximum potential duration extending to 3rd August 2027. The procurement, which was concluded with an award notice published on 8th December 2025, initially attracted eight bids, with six reaching the final stage. The contract award aims to facilitate a feasibility study, advisory service, and analysis related to the Tokomak building project.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specializing in engineering, research, and consultancy services, to expand their operations. The procurement process welcomed submissions from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as other businesses capable of delivering comprehensive feasibility and engineering studies. The successful bidder, Ove Arup & Partners Ltd, reflects the competitive nature of this tender, indicating an ideal opportunity for large firms with robust technical offerings and analysis capabilities to engage in and potentially secure future contracts associated with innovative fusion energy projects.

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Notice Title

Tokomak Complex Feasibility Task

Notice Description

UKIFS is running a procurement process to identify a suitably qualified Supplier for the Tokomak Building Feasibility Task. This Procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Act using the Open Procedure. This document, including its associated annexes/appendices, (together the "ITT") describes how the Procurement will be conducted, including details of the Procurement timetable, participation and award criteria and how to respond to this opportunity. Bidders are strongly encouraged to read this document before preparing their submission. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=999810781

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Any Contract(s) awarded following the conclusion of this Procurement will be for an initial duration of eight (8) months, with the latest acceptable final delivery date being 3rd August 2026, with an option to extend for a further period of six (6) months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db3f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080768-2025
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

71300000 - Engineering services

71335000 - Engineering studies

71340000 - Integrated engineering services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£725,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2025 - 3 Aug 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
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

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

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