Tender

Data Management Services

UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD

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Tender

13 Feb 2026 at 14:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, located in Oxfordshire, is the contracting authority initiating an open tender process for "Data Management Services" within the services category. The tender, with a value of £480,000 GBP, invites submissions until 16th March 2026. Intended for data management support in engineering simulation and experimental data at Culham Campus, it involves migrating existing data to an interim platform and co-designing a long-term solution. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 25th February 2026, and the contract will commence on 13th April 2026, running until 30th October 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses proficient in data services, particularly those able to deliver high-quality technical solutions aligned with the evaluation criteria, which places 80% emphasis on technical and social value aspects, and 20% on pricing. Small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in data migration and management could find this contract especially fitting for expansion, given the focus on collaboration in platform design and the competitive nature of the open procedure. Businesses looking to establish a presence in the public sector or expand their portfolio of large-scale data projects will find this an opportune prospect.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data Management Services

Notice Description

UKIFS is seeking data management support for engineering simulation and experimental data within STEP. To include migration of existing data into an interim data management platform and the co-design of a longer-term platform and approach For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Oxfordshire:-Data-services./WCE4Z573M8 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/respond/WCE4Z573M8

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065401
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013456-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
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
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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