Crane Concept Design Study

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Notice Title

Crane Concept Design Study

Notice Description

UKFE is looking for input from suppliers to inform and validate a requirement for a Crane Concept Design Study. The study will be to generate concept designs for a lifting system based on electric overhead or gantry crane technology. Additionally, UKFE need advice on load cases based on input information, complex lift design advice to influence component design, and costing of the system/s commensurate with the design maturity. Please note that this is Preliminary Market Engagement, and does not constitute a live opportunity nor request for bids. Should UKFE be in a position to proceed to request tenders for this requirement a separate notice is expected to be published. This scope is anticipated to be a short desktop study. However it could have large impact on project direction of travel. Participate to influence a first of a kind heavy lift system. Estimated value is PS70k

Planning Information

To request access to the draft requirement and UKFE request for input, please register or sign in on the UKFE Delta Portal (https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier) and access the Tender Box for PP-UKIFS-611 Crane Concept Design Study, access code 77YKT4SP98 Please review the document "Market Engagement - Crane Concept Design Study", provide your input on Appendix 1, and return to UKFE via the messaging function in the Delta portal, deadline of 15:00BST on 04 June 2026. Upon the Preliminary Market Engagement deadline UKFE will review the responses, if necessary amend and update its requirement, and determine an appropriate route to market.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-069ebe
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051885-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment

42414100 - Cranes

42414200 - Overhead travelling cranes

42414500 - Bridge cranes

42418000 - Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 2 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 11 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 29 Jun 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planning
Lots Status: Planning
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: UK FUSION ENERGY LTD
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: TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority: South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward: Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency: Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051885-2026
2nd June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046907-2026
21st May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

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