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UK Fusion Energy Ltd: UKFE Embedded Engineering Resources Framework (UKFE EERF)

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

Notice Summary
Title: UKFE Embedded Engineering Resources Framework (UKFE EERF)
Notice type: UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice
Authority: UK Fusion Energy Ltd
Nature of contract: Services
Procedure: Below threshold - Open competition
Short Description: For the purposes of this early market engagement, UKFE is seeking views from suppliers capable of providing embedded engineering and technical resources to support complex, safety-critical engineering programmes. The proposed framework is intended to provide access to specialist resource on a short- to medium-term basis, typically aligned to defined roles and project needs, rather than the delivery of discrete works packages. In all capability areas, UKFE is interested in understanding suppliers’ experience to operate within the UK regulatory, safety and assurance environment, and to provide suitably qualified and experienced personnel across a range of role seniorities. Detailed requirements will be refined following market engagement. Please see a further detailed scope within the attachment.
Published: 28/05/2026 16:32
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UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice Published 28/05/2026

UKFE Embedded Engineering Resources Framework (UKFE EERF)


Contracting authority




Contracting authority:

United Kingdom Fusion Energy Ltd


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PCRM-7973-DCBL


Address:


Culham Campus, Abingdon
Culham
OX14 3DB
UK


Contact name:

STEP Operational Procurement Team


Email:

operationalprocurement.step@ukifs.uk


Telephone:

Not provided


Website:

Not provided


Organisation type:

BODY_PUBLIC


Devolved regulations that apply:

None




Procedure



Procedure type:


Below threshold - open competition






Dynamic market:

Not provided


Tenders received:

0


Tenders assessed:

0


Tenders from SMEs:

0


Tenders from VCSEs:

0




Special regime:


None



Scope



Title:

UKFE Embedded Engineering Resources Framework (UKFE EERF)


Reference number:

PP-UKFE-615


Main category:

SERVICES



Description:

For the purposes of this early market engagement, UKFE is seeking views from suppliers capable of providing embedded engineering and technical resources to support complex, safety-critical engineering programmes. The proposed framework is intended to provide access to specialist resource on a short- to medium-term basis, typically aligned to defined roles and project needs, rather than the delivery of discrete works packages. In all capability areas, UKFE is interested in understanding suppliers’ experience to operate within the UK regulatory, safety and assurance environment, and to provide suitably qualified and experienced personnel across a range of role seniorities. Detailed requirements will be refined following market engagement. Please see a further detailed scope within the attachment.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Culham:-Engineering-services./KHNR372453

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/respond/KHNR372453


Total value (estimated):


GBP 0 excluding VAT

GBP 0 including VAT



Contract dates (estimated):

29/05/2026 to 23/06/2026


CPV classifications:


71300000 - Engineering services.

71320000 - Engineering design services.

71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services.

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services.

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services.

73100000 - Research and experimental development services.



Delivery regions:


UK - UNITED KINGDOM





Participation



Suitable for SMEs:

Yes


Suitable for VCSEs:

Yes



Engagement



Engagement deadline:

23/06/2026


Engagement status:


The engagement has not yet been carried out.


Engagement process description:

To respond to this MEN, please complete and submit Appendix 1: Questionnaire via the facility in the Delta portal by 5pm 23rd June 2026. Early responses would be appreciated to help inform planning decisions.

If you experience any difficulties with the portal, please contact the portal helpdesk helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com cc operationalprocurement.step@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. If you have any questions about this MEN, please contact UKFE through the Delta portal. We are keen to engage with suppliers to assist with the MEN completion if needed, to ensure quality responses enabling us to shape the future requirement and procurement.



Submission





Other organisations


Not provided