Notice Information
Notice Title
UKFE Embedded Engineering Resources Framework (UKFE EERF)
Notice Description
For the purposes of this early market engagement, UKFE is seeking views from suppliers capable of providing embedded engineering and technical resources to support complex, safety-critical engineering programmes. The proposed framework is intended to provide access to specialist resource on a short- to medium-term basis, typically aligned to defined roles and project needs, rather than the delivery of discrete works packages. In all capability areas, UKFE is interested in understanding suppliers' experience to operate within the UK regulatory, safety and assurance environment, and to provide suitably qualified and experienced personnel across a range of role seniorities. Detailed requirements will be refined following market engagement. Please see a further detailed scope within the attachment. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Culham:-Engineering-services./KHNR372453 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/respond/KHNR372453
Planning Information
To respond to this MEN, please complete and submit Appendix 1: Questionnaire via the facility in the Delta portal by 5pm 23rd June 2026. Early responses would be appreciated to help inform planning decisions. If you experience any difficulties with the portal, please contact the portal helpdesk helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com cc operationalprocurement.step@ukifs.uk. Information obtained from responses to Appendix 1: Questionnaire will help UKFE understand current market capabilities and shape the scope, direction, and design of the future procurement activities. If you have any questions about this MEN, please contact UKFE through the Delta portal. We are keen to engage with suppliers to assist with the MEN completion if needed, to ensure quality responses enabling us to shape the future requirement and procurement.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-06a81d
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050506-2026
- 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
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
-
- CPV Codes
71300000 - Engineering services
71320000 - Engineering design services
71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services
71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
73100000 - Research and experimental development services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 28 May 20261 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 23 Jun 20263 weeks to go
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 28 May 2026 - 23 Jun 2026 30 days
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planning
- Lots Status
- Planning
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- UNITED KINGDOM 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
- CULHAM
- 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
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050506-2026
28th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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