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title: "UKFE Embedded Engineering Resources Framework (UKFE EERF)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a81d"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM FUSION ENERGY LTD"
published: "2026-05-28"
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# UKFE Embedded Engineering Resources Framework (UKFE EERF)

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM FUSION ENERGY LTD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a81d

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## Summary

United Kingdom Fusion Energy Ltd (UKFE), located at Culham Campus, Abingdon, is in the planning stages of a public procurement process for the "UKFE Embedded Engineering Resources Framework (UKFE EERF)" project. This procurement initiative, tagged as planning, focuses on acquiring engineering and technical resources for complex, safety-critical programmes. The procurement is in the services category, particularly targeting the engineering sector. A preliminary market engagement notice has been issued, inviting suppliers to respond by completing and submitting a questionnaire through the Delta portal by 23rd June 2026. Interested parties can influence the future direction and design of the procurement activities by providing their insights on current market capabilities.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering services, particularly those with expertise in mechanical and electrical systems. It is especially suitable for suppliers adept in operating within the UK’s regulatory and safety assurance frameworks. The framework aims to access specialist resources on a short- to medium-term basis, enhancing business prospects for companies capable of supplying qualified and experienced personnel. By engaging early, suppliers can help shape the future requirements and secure a competitive edge in this procurement process.

## Notice

For the purposes of this early market engagement, UKFE is seeking views from suppliers capable of providing embedded engineering and technical resources to support complex, safety-critical engineering programmes. The proposed framework is intended to provide access to specialist resource on a short- to medium-term basis, typically aligned to defined roles and project needs, rather than the delivery of discrete works packages. In all capability areas, UKFE is interested in understanding suppliers' experience to operate within the UK regulatory, safety and assurance environment, and to provide suitably qualified and experienced personnel across a range of role seniorities. Detailed requirements will be refined following market engagement. Please see a further detailed scope within the attachment. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Culham:-Engineering-services./KHNR372453 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/respond/KHNR372453

### Planning Information

To respond to this MEN, please complete and submit Appendix 1: Questionnaire via the facility in the Delta portal by 5pm 23rd June 2026. Early responses would be appreciated to help inform planning decisions.
If you experience any difficulties with the portal, please contact the portal helpdesk helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com cc operationalprocurement.step@ukifs.uk. Information obtained from responses to Appendix 1: Questionnaire will help UKFE understand current market capabilities and shape the scope, direction, and design of the future procurement activities. If you have any questions about this MEN, please contact UKFE through the Delta portal. We are keen to engage with suppliers to assist with the MEN completion if needed, to ensure quality responses enabling us to shape the future requirement and procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050506-2026 |
| 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 | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 May 2026 - 23 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNITED KINGDOM FUSION ENERGY LTD |
| Locality | CULHAM |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 15:32 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050506-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050506-2026
  28th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/respond/KHNR372453
- https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Culham:-Engineering-services./KHNR372453
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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