UK Fusion Energy Ltd: Crane Concept Design Study

Notice Summary

Title:	Crane Concept Design Study
Notice type:	UK4: Tender notice
Authority:	UK Fusion Energy Ltd
Nature of contract:	Services
Procedure:	Below threshold - Open competition
Short Description:	UKFE is inviting bids from the market so it can appoint a suitably qualified supplier to deliver a Crane Concept Design Study, in support of the SPP. The STEP Prototype Powerplant (SPP) is a programme of work to build, commission and demonstrate fusion power in the UK. The key goal of the project is to operate a powerplant that places net power on the UK grid from fusion energy in the 2040’s. West Burton Power Station, Retford, was announced as the home for STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) in October 2022. Staff also work at Culham Science Centre in Abingdon. Further details on the technical specification are provided in the tender pack, on the UKFE Delta procurement portal. This contract follows earlier market engagement which demonstrated sufficient capability and interest in the market for a tender exercise to be run.
Published:	08/07/2026 11:06

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UK4: Tender notice Published 08/07/2026

Crane Concept Design Study

Title:: Crane Concept Design Study
Reference number:: PPUKIFS611
Main procurement category:: SERVICES
Description:: UKFE is inviting bids from the market so it can appoint a suitably qualified supplier to deliver a Crane Concept Design Study, in support of the SPP.

The STEP Prototype Powerplant (SPP) is a programme of work to build, commission and demonstrate fusion power in the UK. The key goal of the project is to operate a powerplant that places net power on the UK grid from fusion energy in the 2040’s. West Burton Power Station, Retford, was announced as the home for STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) in October 2022. Staff also work at Culham Science Centre in Abingdon.

Further details on the technical specification are provided in the tender pack, on the UKFE Delta procurement portal.

This contract follows earlier market engagement which demonstrated sufficient capability and interest in the market for a tender exercise to be run.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Lifting-and-handling-equipment./W5S3379557

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Total value (estimated):: GBP 70,000 excluding VAT

GBP 84,000 including VAT

Description:: Not provided
Suitable for SMEs:: Yes
Suitable for VCSEs:: Yes
Contract dates (estimated):: 19/08/2026 to 18/12/2026
CPV classifications:: 42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment.

42414100 - Cranes.

42414200 - Overhead travelling cranes.

42414500 - Bridge cranes.

42418000 - Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery.

73110000 - Research services.
Contract can be extended:: Yes
Extension date:: 17/02/2027
Delivery regions:: UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Award criteria:: Name: Commercial response / Weighting: 10

Name: Technical / Weighting: 90

Enquiry deadline:: 17/07/2026 Time: 23:59
Tender submission deadline:: 28/07/2026 Time: 12:00
Submission address and any special instructions:: https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier
An electronic auction will be used:: No

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:: Not provided
Technical ability conditions of participation:: Not provided
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):: Not provided
Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):: Not provided
A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:: No

Not provided