Tender

Multi-staged Depressed Collector Gyrotron for Fusion Applications

UK FUSION ENERGY LIMITED

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Tender

31 Mar 2026 at 16:27

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Fusion Energy Limited is seeking services for the "Multi-staged Depressed Collector Gyrotron for Fusion Applications" project, inviting businesses to engage in the design and manufacturability of this critical technology for fusion applications. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with a competitive open procedure, taking place in the South East region of England at the Culham Campus in Abingdon. The tender, valued at £6,000,000, requires submissions by 27 April 2026, while any inquiries must be submitted by 10 April 2026. The contract period is expected to run from 12 July 2026 to 31 March 2029, providing substantial engagement time for successful participants.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering design services, especially those with expertise in industrial process and production support. Companies that excel in delivering high-quality engineering solutions will find this project aligns well with their capabilities, particularly firms capable of engaging with large-scale collaborative projects within the energy sector. The competitive flexible procedure allows for a structured yet dynamic selection process, favouring SMEs that are agile and capable of meeting the project's complex demands, serving as a catalyst for business growth within the realm of innovative energy solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multi-staged Depressed Collector Gyrotron for Fusion Applications

Notice Description

UKFE is seeking to progress the design and manufacturability of a multi-staged depressed collector gyrotron for fusion applications to be used in STEP. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Engineering-design-services./64RM5PS6T4 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/respond/64RM5PS6T4

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067a0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030022-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71320000 - Engineering design services

71323000 - Engineering-design services for industrial process and production

71336000 - Engineering support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
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 FUSION ENERGY LIMITED
Contact Name
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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