Tender

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

UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD

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TenderUpdate

26 Jan 2026 at 16:05

Tender

17 Dec 2025 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, based at Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, has initiated an open procurement procedure for the detailed design and build of a Compound Cryogenic Pump Prototype (CCPP). The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline extended to 12:00 PM on 4th February 2026. The industry category for this tender includes pumps, compressors, vacuum pumps, air pumps, and engineering design services, with the project valued at £1.8 million gross. The tender is aimed at the services sector and falls under public undertaking classification, supported by a legal framework under UK legislation.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering design, particularly those with capabilities in pump and compressor technologies. Companies that can deliver innovative design solutions and demonstrate value in technical and social aspects will be well-suited to compete, as the award criteria focus on commercial, technical, and social value aspects with weights of 35%, 55%, and 10%, respectively. The procurement terms encourage participation from SMEs, potentially fostering growth for smaller businesses that can meet the technical and service requirements of the cryogenic pump prototype project. The contract period is set to commence on 5th March 2026 and conclude on 30th September 2028, ensuring a long-term engagement for the successful bidder.

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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://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1009363478

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f864
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006793-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

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