STEP Vapour Shielding Scenario Simulation

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd

Published: Jul 16, 2026

Updated: Jul 16, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the energy and power, architecture and engineering and Research sectors, with a focus on Architectural Design. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 200,000.

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 consulting in the energy and power sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. 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

This Market Engagement Notice seeks engagement with organisations capable of delivering reactor-scale vapour shielding modelling to support the STEP prototype powerplant programme. The work will investigate vapour shielding effects arising from transient plasma events and their impact on plasma-facing components, informing design, protection systems, and operational strategies. The scope is divided into four sequential phases covering: (A) initial assessment of limiter strike scenarios and architecture risks; (B) expanded analysis of transient scenarios, material degradation, and mitigation strategies; (C) development of engineering models and lifetime assessments for plasma-facing components and (D) assessment of combined transient hazards and their implications for protection system design. Suppliers must submit proposals for Phase A, with separate pricing for Phases B and C, while Phase D will focus on future capability without pricing at this stage. Suppliers are expected to demonstrate access to established reactor-scale vapour shielding modelling frameworks, with work progressing through successive phases subject to technical outcomes, funding availability, and STEP programme priorities. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Research-and-experimental-development-services./2ZAK72P477 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2ZAK72P477

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 16, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 067419-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd has issued 24 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 14 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Governance & Public Administration, 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: July 16, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting 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 £200,000 - £200,000. 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 067419-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.