--- title: "Crane Concept Design Study" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069ebe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069ebe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069ebe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069ebe.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK FUSION ENERGY LTD" published: "2026-06-02" --- # Crane Concept Design Study Buyer: UK FUSION ENERGY LTD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069ebe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069ebe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069ebe.json) ## Summary UK FUSION ENERGY LTD, a central government public authority, is spearheading a procurement process for a Crane Concept Design Study, focusing on the creation of concept designs for lifting systems using electric overhead or gantry crane technology. The study will include advice on load cases, complex lift design for component design, and cost estimations aligning with design maturity. The initiative falls under the services category, specifically targeting the "Lifting and handling equipment" industry. Activities are based at the Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, this procurement involves a preliminary market engagement phase, with a key deadline for input submission by 15:00 BST on 4th June 2026. The contract period is set to begin on 30th June 2026 and may extend up to 30th December 2026. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in crane technology and machinery, particularly those experienced with electric overhead or gantry cranes. Companies able to provide complex design solutions and comprehensive costing analysis will be well-positioned. Participating in this early market engagement allows businesses to influence a pivotal lift system project, potentially guiding the future direction of innovative lifting technologies. With an estimated value of £70,000 for the short desktop study, companies with expertise in research services and handling equipment can leverage this chance to refine their skills and expand their project portfolios within the central government sector. ## Notice UKFE is looking for input from suppliers to inform and validate a requirement for a Crane Concept Design Study. The study will be to generate concept designs for a lifting system based on electric overhead or gantry crane technology. Additionally, UKFE need advice on load cases based on input information, complex lift design advice to influence component design, and costing of the system/s commensurate with the design maturity. Please note that this is Preliminary Market Engagement, and does not constitute a live opportunity nor request for bids. Should UKFE be in a position to proceed to request tenders for this requirement a separate notice is expected to be published. This scope is anticipated to be a short desktop study. However it could have large impact on project direction of travel. Participate to influence a first of a kind heavy lift system. Estimated value is PS70k ### Planning Information To request access to the draft requirement and UKFE request for input, please register or sign in on the UKFE Delta Portal (https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier) and access the Tender Box for PP-UKIFS-611 Crane Concept Design Study, access code 77YKT4SP98 Please review the document "Market Engagement - Crane Concept Design Study", provide your input on Appendix 1, and return to UKFE via the messaging function in the Delta portal, deadline of 15:00BST on 04 June 2026. Upon the Preliminary Market Engagement deadline UKFE will review the responses, if necessary amend and update its requirement, and determine an appropriate route to market. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051885-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | 2 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jun 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK FUSION ENERGY 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment - 42414100 - Cranes - 42414200 - Overhead travelling cranes - 42414500 - Bridge cranes - 42418000 - Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 2 Jun 2026 at 12:18 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051885-2026 - 21 May 2026 at 10:12 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046907-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051885-2026 2nd June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046907-2026 21st May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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