Tender

Power Cycle and Cooling Development

UK FUSION ENERGY LTD

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Tender

08 Jun 2026 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

UK Fusion Energy Ltd is seeking proposals for the "Power Cycle and Cooling Development" project, which falls under the industrial machinery industry category. Located in Abingdon, United Kingdom, the tender involves an open procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure. The anticipated contract spans approximately 30 months, beginning in November 2026 and ending in March 2029. Important dates include the deadline for expression of interest on 16th July 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 3rd July 2026, and the contract award expected by 16th October 2026. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, focusing primarily on goods with a total estimated contract value of £9.5 million (net).

This tender presents an opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in industrial machinery, particularly those proficient in designing and delivering power systems and machinery for electrical operations. Companies capable of providing integrated goods and services for complex projects will find this contract beneficial. The two workstreams require expertise in plant design and prototypic system development, offering substantial work for businesses skilled in fast-response energy conversion systems. The competitive nature of the flexible procedure encourages capable businesses to participate and demonstrate their technical and economic strengths to secure this significant contract.

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Notice Title

Power Cycle and Cooling Development

Notice Description

UKFE is seeking to procure a contract for Goods and Services comprised of two complementary workstreams: i. Workstream 1: STEP Prototypic Plant (SPP) Design Maturation. Services only (estimated approximately 15% of contract value). ii.Workstream 2: Fast Response Energy-conversion & Transfer System (FRETS) Proof-of-Concept Rig Design and Delivery. Goods and Services (estimated approximately 85% of contract value). Anticipated contract duration: Approximately 30 calendar months. Note: The contract start and end dates given in this notice are indicative only. ---- For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Industrial-machinery./RQ3SG33JAW To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/respond/RQ3SG33JAW

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b001
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053889-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

42100000 - Machinery for the production and use of mechanical power

65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

65310000 - Electricity distribution

65320000 - Operation of electrical installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK FUSION ENERGY LTD
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

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