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Moveable Shielding Concept Design Study

UK FUSION ENERGY LTD

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24 Aug 2026 at 14:19

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Fusion Energy Ltd is seeking a supplier for a concept design study for a moveable shielding requirement within the STEP Prototype Power Plant programme. The work concerns engineering studies, engineering design and civil engineering consultancy, with related research and development consultancy. The study will support the design and build of the UK’s first prototype fusion energy plant, planned for West Burton, Nottinghamshire. The procurement is for services and the work is to be delivered in the United Kingdom. The requirement is suited to an engineering consultancy or design organisation able to develop and assess concepts for moveable shielding as part of a major, technically complex energy infrastructure programme. The opportunity is also identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The buyer invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Electronic submission is allowed. Questions could be submitted until 8 September 2026 at 23:59, and offers were due by 17 September 2026 at 12:00. The contract is scheduled to run from 13 October 2026 to 13 January 2027, with an option for one two-month extension, allowing the term to continue until 12 March 2027. The estimated value is £70,000 excluding VAT, or £84,000 including VAT. There is one lot. Evaluation is based on technical quality at 60%, specification at 30% and the commercial response, assessed through the pricing schedule, at 10%.

This opportunity suits engineering services providers with experience in concept design studies, engineering design and technical consultancy for complex infrastructure. Relevant firms are likely to be able to translate a shielding requirement into practical design concepts, evaluate technical options and produce a clear study for use in the development of a prototype fusion power plant. Civil engineering consultancy and research and development capability are relevant to the stated scope. The evaluation gives the greatest emphasis to technical quality, followed by compliance with the specification, so suppliers should be able to demonstrate strong technical delivery and disciplined interpretation of requirements. The requirement is expressly suitable for SMEs, making it potentially accessible to specialist engineering consultancies as well as larger organisations with relevant design expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Moveable Shielding Concept Design Study

Notice Description

UKFE is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide a Concept Design Study for a Moveable Shielding requirement, as part of the STEP Prototype Power Plant. UKFE is leading the delivery of the STEP programme to design and build the UK's first prototype fusion energy plant at West Burton, Nottinghamshire. Please see the Tender Pack, available on the UKFE Delta Portal, for further details on this requirement, the rules of the procurement, and how to bid. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Engineering-services./2VD655382C To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2VD655382C

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06eaa2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080396-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Oct 2026 - 13 Jan 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
Postcode Area
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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