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title: "Crane Concept Design Study"
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# Crane Concept Design Study

Buyer: UK FUSION ENERGY LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c60e

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## Summary

UK Fusion Energy Ltd is initiating a procurement process for a "Crane Concept Design Study," aimed at supporting the STEP Prototype Powerplant (SPP) programme. The project, primarily located at Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, seeks to advance fusion energy capabilities in the UK by 2040, with West Burton Power Station announced as the site for STEP. This open procurement process, categorised under "services" and "lifting and handling equipment," requires submissions through the UKFE Delta procurement portal before the deadline on 28th July 2026. It is currently in the Tender stage, following successful prior market engagement indicating substantial industry interest.

With an estimated contract value of £84,000, this tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in lifting, handling, and crane design services. The procurement method encourages competition, ideal for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), with a strong emphasis on technical quality over price. The contract period is set to begin on 19th August 2026, with potential for a two-month extension, making it a lucrative opportunity for companies ready to contribute to the cutting-edge field of energy production through fusion technology.

## Notice

UKFE is inviting bids from the market so it can appoint a suitably qualified supplier to deliver a Crane Concept Design Study, in support of the SPP. The STEP Prototype Powerplant (SPP) is a programme of work to build, commission and demonstrate fusion power in the UK. The key goal of the project is to operate a powerplant that places net power on the UK grid from fusion energy in the 2040's. West Burton Power Station, Retford, was announced as the home for STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) in October 2022. Staff also work at Culham Science Centre in Abingdon. Further details on the technical specification are provided in the tender pack, on the UKFE Delta procurement portal. This contract follows earlier market engagement which demonstrated sufficient capability and interest in the market for a tender exercise to be run. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Lifting-and-handling-equipment./W5S3379557 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/respond/W5S3379557

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064055-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | £70,000 |
| 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
- 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

- 8 Jul 2026 at 10:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064055-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064055-2026
  8th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier
- https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/respond/W5S3379557
- https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Lifting-and-handling-equipment./W5S3379557
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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