--- title: "GB-Abingdon: Power and Energy Management System Controller - Development Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c1057095-bbf5-49b3-8e03-dcd73aae1f93" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1057095-bbf5-49b3-8e03-dcd73aae1f93" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1057095-bbf5-49b3-8e03-dcd73aae1f93.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1057095-bbf5-49b3-8e03-dcd73aae1f93.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD" published: "2025-09-30" --- # GB-Abingdon: Power and Energy Management System Controller - Development Support Service Buyer: UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1057095-bbf5-49b3-8e03-dcd73aae1f93 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1057095-bbf5-49b3-8e03-dcd73aae1f93) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1057095-bbf5-49b3-8e03-dcd73aae1f93.json) ## Summary UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd is seeking proposals for the development of a Power and Energy Management System (PEMS) controller to support its Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) programme. This initiative, located in Abingdon, aims to advance the delivery of sustainable fusion energy, targeting the completion of a prototype fusion powerplant by the 2040s. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focused on plant and electrical power systems engineering design. The tender is in an active stage with a closing date set for 31 October 2025. Interested parties should note that the procurement follows an open procedure, with contract work scheduled to begin on 1 December 2025 and conclude by 31 March 2026. This contract represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the engineering and power systems sectors to engage with an ambitious and high-profile energy project. With an estimated contract value between GBP 50,000 and GBP 100,000, businesses with expertise in developing control systems and simulation models for powerplant infrastructures are well-suited to compete. Participating in this tender can enhance a company's profile, providing growth through involvement in a cutting-edge project with potential global impact. The contracting authority ensures a fair selection process, prioritising qualifications and proposals aligning with the set criteria for this innovative procurement. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 30 September 2025 for the following reason: Withdrawal from Contracts Finder PLEASE NOTE: While this notice is withdrawn from Contracts Finder, the procurement opportunity remains active and the Tender Notice can be accessed via the Central Digital Flatform (i.e. Find a Tender), at the following link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059278-202(The Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) is an ambitious programme to accelerate the delivery of sustainable fusion energy. The STEP programme will design and build the world's first compact prototype fusion powerplant, based on the spherical tokamak design, by 2040s. Currently, the concept design of all major systems and plant are in an ongoing refinement process The purpose of this contract is to develop a concept control system of a Power and Energy Management System (PEMS), and to further develop the powerplant simulation models for its STEP Prototype Plant (SPP) Electrical Infrastructure system. Further Information is available in the ITT and accompanying documents.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f70c24b0-5dab-4670-ac1a-db3b2731fb27 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD | | Locality | ABINGDON | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX14 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | South Oxfordshire | | Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams | | Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71320000 - Engineering design services - 71323100 - Electrical power systems design services - 71323200 - Plant engineering design services ## Release History - 30 Sep 2025 at 14:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f70c24b0-5dab-4670-ac1a-db3b2731fb27 - 24 Sep 2025 at 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f70c24b0-5dab-4670-ac1a-db3b2731fb27 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f70c24b0-5dab-4670-ac1a-db3b2731fb27 30th September 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Abingdon:-Power-and-Energy-Management-System-Controller---Development-Support-Service/F438KP67R3 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059278-202(The ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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