Scope
Reference
T/EA040/25
Description
Fusion offers potential future energy abundance yet is at the same time highly challenging. In the context of a fusion future full of opportunity, but also complexity, UKAEA wishes to learn more about potential future energy landscapes and ecosystems. In such energy ecosystems, fusion might enter in various ways, perhaps replacing technologies existing at the time (e.g. due to obsolescence/end of life), perhaps augmenting other technologies to address the increasing demand or aiming at affordable solutions for specific supply needs and characteristics not readily met by other technologies. In particular, uses of fusion might expand beyond grid electricity. UKAEA is interested to see what potential characteristics of fusion plants might help or hinder fusion deployment, as this can inform UKAEA's future strategy.
Total value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 September 2025 to 27 March 2026
- Possible extension to 26 March 2027
- 1 year, 6 months, 11 days
Description of possible extension:
Option to be extended for 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
- 42664000 - Fusion equipment
- 65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services
- 65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 71323000 - Engineering-design services for industrial process and production
- 73110000 - Research services
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
21 July 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
28 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
29 August 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Technical contribution | Quality |
| Methodology | Quality |
| Organisational and Team capability | Quality |
| Project Plan | Quality |
| Mutual Benefit | Quality |
| Social value | Quality |
| Fixed Price | Cost |
Weighting description
Tenders will be evaluated, based on Most Advantageous Tender 'MAT'. The criteria and weightings used for evaluation are specified in "T-EA040-25 Fusion concepts in future energy landscapes ITT Part 2" - Appendix B - Quality Award Questionnaire
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
UK Atomic Energy Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLJV-1169-JTDD
Culham Science Centre
Oxfordshire
OX14 3DB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Ioanna Bampatsia
Email: ioanna.bampatsia@ukaea.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government