Scope
Reference
PP-UKIFS-250a
Description
This procurement seeks to award the contract for the concept design of the STEP toroidal field model coil test facility.
UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd (UKIFS) intends to procure concept design services for a new Model Coil Test Facility (MCTF) to be built at West Burton, Nottinghamshire. The Consultant will develop the concept design for the plant systems required to test a sub-scale toroidal field model coil, along with building interface requirements. The services will include systems engineering, design integration, optioneering, hazard identification, and design assurance. The contract will follow a milestone-based schedule, with key deliverables and reviews at defined points.
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Total value (estimated)
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 1 June 2026
- 6 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
9 September 2025
Enquiry deadline
23 September 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
7 October 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Compliant tenders must be submitted before the deadline through the tendering platform https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
7 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Criterion 2 | Quality | 70% |
| Criterion 1 | Price | 30% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCRM-7973-DCBL
Culham Science Centre
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1235 464381
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)