Scope
Reference
PP-UKIFS-149
Description
The Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) is an ambitious programme to accelerate the delivery of sustainable fusion energy. The STEP programme will design and build the world's first compact prototype fusion powerplant, based on the spherical tokamak design, by the 2040s. Currently, the concept design of all major systems and plant are in an ongoing refinement process
The purpose of this contract is to support the development of a concept control system for a Power and Energy Management System (PEMS), and to further develop the powerplant simulation models for its STEP Prototype Plant (SPP) Electrical Infrastructure system. Further Information is available in the ITT and accompanying documents.
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Total value (estimated)
- £90,000 excluding VAT
- £108,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 4 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71323100 - Electrical power systems design services
- 71323200 - Plant engineering design services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 October 2025, 1:00pm
Tender submission deadline
31 October 2025, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical (including Social Value: 10) | Quality | 80% |
| Total Contract Value | Price | 20% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCRM-7973-DCBL
Culham Science Centre
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Operational Procurement
Telephone: 07852001696
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)