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Plant Control Systems Functional Assessment

UK FUSION ENERGY LTD

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Planning

09 Jul 2026 at 12:53

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Fusion Energy Ltd, a public authority within the central government, is in the planning stage for the "Plant Control Systems Functional Assessment" procurement process. This opportunity, scheduled with a preliminary market engagement deadline of 20th July 2026, is part of the broader engineering delivery plan for the STEP Plant Control Systems preliminary design. The engagement is taking place at the Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, UK. The procurement focuses on services within the engineering sector, specifically around feasibility studies, advisory services, and engineering design for industrial processes. This planning stage invites preliminary interest from suppliers via the UKFE Delta portal, but it is not yet an open tendering process.

This opportunity could create significant growth prospects for businesses specialising in engineering and integrated engineering services, particularly those with expertise in plant control and monitoring systems. The requirement anticipates comprehensive engagement with stakeholders involved in the System for Thermal Energy Plant (STEP) design, making it well-suited for businesses with strong collaborative capabilities and experience in strategic technology reviews. Additionally, firms offering engineering-design services for industrial production could find the scope particularly relevant, given the need for detailed interface identification and operational assessments within the plant control systems domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Plant Control Systems Functional Assessment

Notice Description

UKFE is looking to ascertain interest from suppliers regarding a requirement for a Plant Control Systems Functional Assessment. As part of the engineering delivery of STEP Plant Control Systems preliminary design, this delivery package is required to support in overall delivery of the FY 26/27 Plant Control plan. This package of work will fit with and complement parallel Plant Control System design activities, thus regular engagement with stakeholders in the STEP design team will be necessary. The STEP Plant Control System will form the plant operational interface (via the Command & Control facility) and implement plant wide permissive control and coordination of all lower-level control system functions. The level of detail applicable to this package of work is broadly Preliminary. Scope of this work package is limited to the Plant Control System and its interfaces to lower-level control systems (maximum 2 levels below Plant Control). Proposed deliverables: D1.Plant Control - Interfaces Identification & Detailing D2.Plant Control - Processes, Regulations & Standards Identification D3.Plant Control - Plant Control Operations & Maintenance D4.Plant Control - Safety Hazard Assessment D5.Plant Control - Protection Assessment D6.Plant Control - Security Assessment D7.Plant Control - Control Assessment 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. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Feasibility-study%2C-advisory-service%2C-analysis./V74VQQ56RJ To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/respond/V74VQQ56RJ

Planning Information

To register your interest in this requirement and in the event that it is tendered, please login to the UKFE Delta portal and message us via the Messaging Portal function within the tenderbox titled "Plant Control Functional Assessment - Preliminary Market Engagement"

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c78f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064733-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

71300000 - Engineering services

71323000 - Engineering-design services for industrial process and production

71340000 - Integrated engineering services

71700000 - Monitoring and control services

72222100 - Information systems or technology strategic review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Jul 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
UK FUSION ENERGY LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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