Crane Concept Design Study

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions LtdcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06c60eProcurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableactive

Estimated value

£70k

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

08 Jul 2026

Deadline 28 Jul 2026

Description

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

Scope

Reference
PPUKIFS611
Total value
£70,000 excluding VAT
£84,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
18 Aug 2026 to 18 Dec 2026
Possible extension to 17 Feb 2027

1x optional 2 month extension

Main category
services
CPV classifications
42410000
42414100
42414200
42414500
42418000
73110000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Commercial responseprice10.00%
Technicalquality90.00%

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
17 Jul 2026, 10:59 pm
Submission deadline
28 Jul 2026, 11:00 am
Submission address
https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition