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Planning

30 Jun 2026 at 17:57

Summary of the contracting process

UK Fusion Energy Ltd is planning a procurement process titled "Moveable Shielding Concept Design Study" under the industry category of engineering services, specifically related to civil engineering consultancy and design. This initiative is based in Abingdon, UK, and is in the planning stage of the procurement process. A preliminary market engagement notice has been published, inviting participation from suppliers by 10th July 2026. The contract period is expected to commence on 3rd August 2026 and conclude by 13th November 2026, with a potential extension until 13th January 2027. The procurement value is estimated at £70,000 with a gross value of £84,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering consultancy, design services, and R&D services. It offers a chance to collaborate on developing solutions for a moveable nuclear shielding design. Companies with expertise in these areas can leverage this opportunity to engage in a high-impact project and potentially influence the design requirements through their inputs during the market engagement phase. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions and possess the capability for delivering engineering studies are particularly well-suited to participate and grow their service offerings through this contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Moveable Shielding Concept Design Study

Notice Description

This MEN aims to gather information from potential suppliers on solutions and capabilities in relation to the provision of a Moveable Nuclear Shielding Concept Design Study. This is not a request for quotation but a preliminary stage to assess the market. Suppliers responding to this MEN will have the opportunity to contribute insights that may shape the final tender requirements. All answers and correspondence will be used for market sounding purposes only and will be treated confidentially. Any supplier that chooses to not respond to this MEN will not exclude themselves from any subsequent procurement for this workstream. UKFE may invite interested suppliers to attend a Q&A/discussion session. Suppliers will need to confirm that they wish to participate by indicating this within the questionnaire and submitting this via Delta as directed. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Engineering-services./9666Z5895V To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9666Z5895V

Planning Information

Download the Market Engagement questionnaire on the UKFE Delta portal, populate your entries in Appendex 1, return to UKFE and register your interest in a future procurement exercise run for this requirement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c0b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061490-2026
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

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71320000 - Engineering design services

71335000 - Engineering studies

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy 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
30 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jul 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 13 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

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