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title: "Cryogenic Plant - Design Study - Multi Year"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05930c"
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buyer: "UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD"
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# Cryogenic Plant - Design Study - Multi Year

Buyer: UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05930c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Cryogenic Plant - Design Study - Multi Year" was initiated by UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, located at Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, UK. The project falls under the industry category of engineering and plant design services. The procurement method used was an "open" procedure, indicating a competitive and transparent approach. Initially advertised in September 2025, the tender planned to transition from concept to preliminary design, with a contract period stretching from December 2025 to March 2029. However, this process was concluded with the contract award notice in December 2025 and subsequent cancellation in June 2026.

This tender presented significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering and design services, particularly those with expertise in cryogenic systems and industrial solutions. With a focus on transitioning to a preliminary design level for a prototype plant, the tender was well-suited for large industrial experts familiar with such complex multi-year projects. The open procedure offered a fair chance for various suppliers, although the final award went to a large firm, AIR LIQUIDE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES, underlining the competitive nature and capability requirements for successful participation.

## Notice

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd (UKIFS), is seeking to select a suitable supplier for the provision of Design Study services for Cryogenic Plant, over multiple years. UKIFS is seeking industrial experts to assist with the transition from concept development to preliminary design level of the STEP Cryogenic Plant. The STEP cryogenics system is currently in the concept design phase, with the aim of producing a preliminary design for the cryogenic cooling systems for the STEP Prototype Plant (SPP). To view this notice, please click here: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=996771495

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057229-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | £935,285 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIR LIQUIDE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71323200 - Plant engineering design services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2026 at 14:20 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057229-2026
- 1 Dec 2025 at 12:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078441-2025
- 3 Sep 2025 at 11:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053498-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057229-2026
  17th June 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078441-2025
  1st December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053498-2025
  3rd September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=996771495
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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