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title: "Power Cycle and Cooling Development"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b001"
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buyer: "UK FUSION ENERGY LTD"
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# Power Cycle and Cooling Development

Buyer: UK FUSION ENERGY LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b001

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## Summary

UK Fusion Energy Ltd is seeking proposals for the "Power Cycle and Cooling Development" project, which falls under the industrial machinery industry category. Located in Abingdon, United Kingdom, the tender involves an open procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure. The anticipated contract spans approximately 30 months, beginning in November 2026 and ending in March 2029. Important dates include the deadline for expression of interest on 16th July 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 3rd July 2026, and the contract award expected by 16th October 2026. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, focusing primarily on goods with a total estimated contract value of £9.5 million (net).

This tender presents an opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in industrial machinery, particularly those proficient in designing and delivering power systems and machinery for electrical operations. Companies capable of providing integrated goods and services for complex projects will find this contract beneficial. The two workstreams require expertise in plant design and prototypic system development, offering substantial work for businesses skilled in fast-response energy conversion systems. The competitive nature of the flexible procedure encourages capable businesses to participate and demonstrate their technical and economic strengths to secure this significant contract.

## Notice

UKFE is seeking to procure a contract for Goods and Services comprised of two complementary workstreams: i. Workstream 1: STEP Prototypic Plant (SPP) Design Maturation. Services only (estimated approximately 15% of contract value). ii.Workstream 2: Fast Response Energy-conversion & Transfer System (FRETS) Proof-of-Concept Rig Design and Delivery. Goods and Services (estimated approximately 85% of contract value). Anticipated contract duration: Approximately 30 calendar months. Note: The contract start and end dates given in this notice are indicative only. ---- For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Industrial-machinery./RQ3SG33JAW To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/respond/RQ3SG33JAW

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053889-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,500,000 |
| Lots value | £9,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 42100000 - Machinery for the production and use of mechanical power
- 65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services
- 65310000 - Electricity distribution
- 65320000 - Operation of electrical installations

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 14:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053889-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053889-2026
  8th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/respond/RQ3SG33JAW
- https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Abingdon:-Industrial-machinery./RQ3SG33JAW
- https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Industrial-machinery./RQ3SG33JAW
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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