---
title: "STEP Plant Tokamak Layout"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f91e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD"
published: "2025-07-30"
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# STEP Plant Tokamak Layout

Buyer: UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f91e

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## Summary

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, located at the Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, has completed a direct award contract for the STEP Plant Tokamak Layout. This procurement is a part of the central government's initiative, with the procurement process categorized under construction consultancy and management services. The tender's primary objective is to determine the Tokamak location within the West Burton site, pivotal for the site's lifecycle and compliance with DCO objectives. The tender, initiated and concluded with a contract award on 30th March 2025, covers numerous regions across the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to IPD Limited, with services valued at £484,331, and the contract is set to run from 30th July to 30th September 2025.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in construction consultancy and management services. SMEs, particularly those with experience in construction management within the energy sector, will find this contract reflective of their specialization in handling time-sensitive and strategic location projects vital for sustainable energy developments. Participation in such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio and prominence within the industry, facilitating future procurement success and partnership opportunities with governmental bodies and large-scale infrastructure projects.

## Notice

STEP is looking to decide on the Tokamak location on the West Burton site as part of its obligation to meet the DCO objectives. This location is key and is one of the most important driving factors for the lifecycle of the West Burton site, being the functional centre of the SPP.

### Procurement Information

This direct award justification aligns with the Procurement Act 23, Schedule 5, which permits direct awards in case of urgency due to time-sensitive milestones and critical dependencies on the contract's output.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044109-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £484,331 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | INTEGRATED PROJECT DELIVERY; IPD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 71540000 - Construction management services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2025 at 08:59 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044109-2025
- 26 Mar 2025 at 16:35 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011398-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044109-2025
  30th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011398-2025
  26th March 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ipd-llp.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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