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UK Fusion Energy Ltd: Evolution of Electricity Systems and Markets and Implications for Fusion and other Low Carbon Generation

  UK Fusion Energy Ltd is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise

Notice Summary
Title: Evolution of Electricity Systems and Markets and Implications for Fusion and other Low Carbon Generation
Notice type: UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice
Authority: UK Fusion Energy Ltd
Nature of contract: Services
Procedure: Below threshold - Open competition
Short Description: This Notice aims to gather information from potential suppliers on capabilities and approaches in relation to UKFE’s proposed procurement for specialist analysis of future electricity systems, sources of value and electricity markets relevant to commercial fusion deployment. This is not a request for quotation but a preliminary stage to assess the market. Suppliers responding to this Notice will have the opportunity to contribute insights that may shape the final tender requirements. All answers and correspondence will be used for market sounding purposes only and will be treated confidentially.
Published: 29/09/2026 09:07
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UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice Published 29/09/2026

Evolution of Electricity Systems and Markets and Implications for Fusion and other Low Carbon Generation


Contracting authority




Contracting authority:

United Kingdom Fusion Energy Ltd


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PCRM-7973-DCBL


Address:


Culham Campus, Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
UK


Contact name:

Operational Procurement


Email:

operationalprocurement.step@ukifs.uk


Telephone:

Not provided


Website:

Not provided


Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY


Devolved regulations that apply:

None




Procedure



Procedure type:


Below threshold - open competition






Dynamic market:

Not provided





Special regime:


None



Scope



Title:

Evolution of Electricity Systems and Markets and Implications for Fusion and other Low Carbon Generation


Reference number:

PP-UKFE-267 (Delta - 1070147821)


Main category:

SERVICES



Description:

This Notice aims to gather information from potential suppliers on capabilities and approaches in relation to UKFE’s proposed procurement for specialist analysis of future electricity systems, sources of value and electricity markets relevant to commercial fusion deployment. This is not a request for quotation but a preliminary stage to assess the market.

Suppliers responding to this Notice will have the opportunity to contribute insights that may shape the final tender requirements. All answers and correspondence will be used for market sounding purposes only and will be treated confidentially.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Electricity./6K49R2HM5A

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6K49R2HM5A


Total value (estimated):


GBP 0 excluding VAT

GBP 0 including VAT



Contract dates (estimated):

30/09/2026 to 12/10/2026


CPV classifications:


09310000 - Electricity.

65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services.

65310000 - Electricity distribution.

71314000 - Energy and related services.

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services.



Delivery regions:


UK - UNITED KINGDOM





Participation



Suitable for SMEs:

Yes


Suitable for VCSEs:

No



Engagement



Engagement deadline:

12/10/2026


Engagement status:


The engagement has not yet been carried out.


Engagement process description:

To respond to this PMEN, please complete and submit Appendix 1: Questionnaire via the e-supply portal by 5pm on Monday 12th October 2026.

Early responses would be appreciated to help inform planning decisions. If you experience any difficulties with the portal, please contact the portal helpdesk: uksupport@eu-supply.com. cc ema.burden@ukifs.uk and phoebe.legard@ukifs.uk

Information obtained from responses to Appendix 1: Questionnaire will help UKFE understand current market capabilities and shape the scope, direction, and design of the future procurement activities.



Submission





Other organisations


Not provided