Construction Contract Leads
United Kingdom
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 8th Jul 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06c60e |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Cranes |
| Procurement Method | Below threshold - open competition |
| Value | £70,000 |
United Kingdom
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 8th Jul 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06c60e |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Cranes |
| Procurement Method | Below threshold - open competition |
| Value | £70,000 |
Scope
Reference
PPUKIFS611
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
Total value (estimated)
- £70,000 excluding VAT
- £84,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 August 2026 to 18 December 2026
- Possible extension to 17 February 2027
- 5 months, 30 days
Description of possible extension:
1x optional 2 month extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment
- 42414100 - Cranes
- 42414200 - Overhead travelling cranes
- 42414500 - Bridge cranes
- 42418000 - Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery
- 73110000 - Research services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
17 July 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
28 July 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality | 90% |
| Commercial response | Price | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
UK FUSION ENERGY LTD
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCRM-7973-DCBL
Culham Science Centre
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
United Kingdom
Contact name: UKIFS Procurement
Email: operationalprocurement.step [at] ukifs.uk
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government