HVAC concept-level study

UK FUSION ENERGY LTD

Published: Aug 6, 2026

Updated: Aug 8, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the energy and power and construction and civil works sectors, with a focus on Buildings and HVAC systems. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 70,000. Proposals must be submitted before September 15, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the energy and power sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

The purpose of this Task Order will be to produce a concept-level Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) study to support the ongoing development of the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) prototype fusion facility, together with its associated maintenance, handling, and supporting infrastructure. The study shall provide the technical basis for the development of the facility HVAC architecture and ventilation strategy and shall inform the wider Tokamak Building design. The outputs of the study shall support the development of the building layout, contamination control strategy, nuclear ventilation philosophy, and the preparation of a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate for the HVAC plant and associated systems. IMPORTANT: this is a planned procurement notice published per the rules set out in the Procurement Act 2023. This notice does not constitute an invitation to quote, tender, or to provide a proposal. This Planned Procurement Notice has been published to raise awareness of the requirement and to alert suppliers of the need to register on the UKFE Delta portal should they choose to tender for this (and other UKFE) requirement should it be advertised to open competition. Suppliers who believe they could provide this service are welcome to register their interest by messaging UKFE via the Delta portal, specifically on the tenderbox for this requirement (linked below). For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Feasibility-study%2C-advisory-service%2C-analysis./2S22B322V5 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2S22B322V5

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 6, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: 074955-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About UK FUSION ENERGY LTD

UK FUSION ENERGY LTD has issued 50 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 8 currently open and 23 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Energy & Power. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: August 6, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Energy & Power sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £70,000 - £70,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 074955-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 15, 2026. You have 37 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by UK FUSION ENERGY LTD in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.