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title: "Design and Build of Test Rigs Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d46b"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-01-17"
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# Design and Build of Test Rigs Framework

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d46b

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is planning a procurement process titled "Design and Build of Test Rigs Framework." This process falls under the industry category of Engineering design services (CPV: 71320000) and relates specifically to the Fusion Futures program aimed at advancing fusion powerplant development in the UK. Located in the South East region (UKJ14), the process is currently in the planning stage with a future notice date set for 13th May 2025. The procurement involves large scale design and build opportunities with an estimated value of GBP 9,500,000, and it includes a renewal clause after four years. All submissions must be made electronically or in written form.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses with capabilities in engineering design, nuclear evaluation instruments, nuclear reactors and parts, nuclear reactor construction, and nuclear safety services. Companies that become strategic framework suppliers will have the chance to develop their industry capabilities and participate in cutting-edge projects aimed at shaping the future of fusion power. Suitable businesses would likely be those with robust technical and economic profiles, ready to align with the stringent procurement criteria outlined by UKAEA.

## Notice

Fusion Futures program at UKAEA needs to secure access to, or provide directly, large scale design and build opportunities to UK industry. These are opportunities to develop industry capability and capacity which are key to the development of future fusion powerplants. The ambition of this work is to have an increased number of strategic framework suppliers / partners operating across the Fusion Futures pillar. This will enable the various projects to access expert support.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Fusion Futures program at UKAEA needs to secure access to, or provide directly, large scale design and build opportunities to UK industry. These are opportunities to develop industry capability and capacity which are key to the development of future fusion powerplants. The ambition of this work is to have an increased number of strategic framework suppliers / partners operating across the Fusion Futures pillar. This will enable the various projects to access expert support.

Renewal: After 4 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001781-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 May 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £9,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 38940000 - Nuclear evaluation instruments
- 42150000 - Nuclear reactors and parts
- 45251111 - Construction work for nuclear reactors
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 98113100 - Nuclear safety services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2025 at 16:46 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001781-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=89392&B=UKAEA
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

## Provenance

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