---
title: "STEP Model Coil Test Facility Concept Design Information Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d0fb"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-04-28"
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# STEP Model Coil Test Facility Concept Design Information Services

Buyer: UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d0fb

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## Summary

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, located at Culham Science Centre, Abingdon, has been involved in the procurement of engineering design services for the STEP Model Coil Test Facility Concept Design Information Services. This procurement falls within the industry category of engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings within the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the process has progressed through the planning, tender, and award stages, with the contract awarded upon competition. The tender processes involved several key dates starting from its initial publication on 21st October 2025, with the tender period concluding on 18th November 2025, followed by the awarding process in December 2025, and the contract expected to run until July 2026.

This tender creates substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for engineering companies focused on design services for complex mechanical and electrical installations. Firms that can demonstrate quality, value, and meet economic criteria such as a D&B score of 45 or more are well-suited to compete, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given the favourable suitability criteria. The procurement process is open, ensuring fair competition, and positioning capable businesses to engage in high-value public sector projects which can bolster their portfolio and professional standing within the UK and internationally. Additionally, the involvement of Bilfinger Nuclear and Energy Transition GmbH highlights the cross-border collaboration, beneficial for large-scale enterprises with a focus on nuclear and energy sectors.

## Notice

UKIFS seeks to develop designs of the Model Coil Test Facility (MCTF) from the current stage (Preconcept Design and Requirements Capture), up to completion of the Concept Design stage, allowing UKIFS to proceed to the next stages of the design, i.e. Preliminary Design and Detailed Design.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038500-2026 |
| 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 | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 19 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | £750,000 |
| Awards value | £750,000 |
| 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 | BILFINGER NUCLEAR AND ENERGY TRANSITION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 11:16 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038500-2026
- 19 Dec 2025 at 13:52 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084937-2025
- 21 Oct 2025 at 15:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067213-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038500-2026
  28th April 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084937-2025
  19th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067213-2025
  21st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bilfinger.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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