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# Design & Build Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/design-build-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-054574). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** UK Atomic Energy Authority: "Design & Build Framework". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £7,916,667. 4 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 4 Jul 2025, 23:59 BST. Published submission portal: uk.eu-supply.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [UK Atomic Energy Authority](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/uk-atomic-energy-authority-gov-pb137)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £7,916,667 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 4 July 2025 at 23:59 BST
- **Lots:** 4
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Construction work for nuclear reactors, Engineering design services, Nuclear evaluation instruments, Nuclear reactors and parts, Nuclear safety equipment (+1 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 6 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/design-build-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-054574#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-054574`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/design-build-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-054574#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [uk.eu-supply.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fuk.eu-supply.com%2Fapp%2Frfq%2Frwlentrance_s.asp%3FPID%3D94413%26B%3D)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/design-build-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-054574#participate

## Description
A framework for a series of interconnected projects aimed at design, engineering, testing, and deployment efforts to address critical challenges in fusion systems, components, and facilities. Indicative projects focusses on innovation, technology readiness, and enabling collaborations within the supply chain.  
To deliver on these series of interconnected projects under the technical themes, suppliers with expertise and capabilities are required

## Lots (4)
### Lot LOT-0001: Design and Build Framework
- **Lot id:** `LOT-0001`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 35113210, 38940000, 42150000, 45251111, 71320000, 98113100

- **Estimated Value:** £7,916,667
- **Description:** This Procurement Project is to create a Framework for the delivery of future projects relating to the Fusion Futures programme. This Framework is designed for the Fusion Futures Industry Capability programme but not limited to it.
- **Contract Period:** 31/07/2025 to 30/07/2026

### Lot LOT-0002: Design & Build Framework Lot 2: Component Design, Build & System Integration
- **Lot id:** `LOT-0002`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 35113210, 38940000, 42150000, 45251111, 71320000, 98113100

- **Estimated Value:** £7,916,667
- **Description:** This lot focuses on the design, manufacturing, and integration of high-performance components and systems for fusion applications. It includes the development of mechanical, electrical, and thermal components, their assembly into working subsystems, ...
- **Contract Period:** 31/07/2025 to 30/07/2026

### Lot LOT-0003: Design & Build Framework Lot 3: Prototype & Rig Design and Build
- **Lot id:** `LOT-0003`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 35113210, 38940000, 42150000, 45251111, 71320000, 98113100

- **Estimated Value:** £7,916,667
- **Description:** This lot focuses on the design, development, and testing of prototype systems and experimental rigs that support fusion research. It includes the creation of test beds for validating new technologies, experimental setups for component qualification, ...
- **Contract Period:** 31/07/2025 to 30/07/2026

### Lot LOT-0004: Design & Build Framework Lot 4: Design and Build Digital & Control Systems
- **Lot id:** `LOT-0004`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 35113210, 38940000, 42150000, 45251111, 71320000, 98113100

- **Estimated Value:** £7,916,667
- **Description:** This lot focuses on the design, development, and integration of digital, IT, and control systems for fusion applications. It includes software development, real-time control frameworks, high-performance computing (HPC), automation, and advanced data ...
- **Contract Period:** 31/07/2025 to 30/07/2026

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (4)
- **Award:** D&B Framework Lot 1 (pending)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **ALTRAD BABCOCK LIMITED, AMENTUM CLEAN ENERGY LIMITED, AtkinsRéalis (a1 a12 b1 b7 c1 c7 d1 d4) (+1 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-PPON:PBDJ-7746-PBLD`, `GB-FTS-180459`, `GB-PPON:PLLV-1772-YDYN`, `GB-FTS-30673`
  - Value: £7,916,667 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 21/07/2025

- **Award:** D&B Framework Lot 2 Component Design, Build & System Integration (pending)
  - Award id: `2`
  - Supplier(s): **3-SCI LTD, ALTRAD BABCOCK LIMITED, AMENTUM CLEAN ENERGY LIMITED (+9 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-92887`, `GB-COH:11003450`, `GB-PPON:PBDJ-7746-PBLD`, `GB-FTS-180459`, `GB-PPON-PLLV-1772-YDYN`, `GB-PPON:PZRY-1562-BCHT`, `GB-FTS-155347`, `GB-FTS-172289`, `GB-FTS-137331`, `GB-FTS-180352`, `GB-FTS-137329`, `GB-COH:06651202`
  - Value: £7,916,667 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 21/07/2025

- **Award:** D&B Framework Lot 3: Prototype & Rig Design and Build (pending)
  - Award id: `3`
  - Supplier(s): **3-SCI LTD, ALTRAD BABCOCK LIMITED, AMENTUM CLEAN ENERGY LIMITED (+9 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-92887`, `GB-PPON:PBDJ-7746-PBLD`, `GB-FTS-180459`, `GB-FTS-130719`, `GB-PPON-PLLV-1772-YDYN`, `GB-PPON:PZRY-1562-BCHT`, `GB-FTS-155347`, `GB-FTS-172289`, `GB-FTS-137331`, `GB-FTS-180352`, `GB-FTS-137329`, `GB-COH:06651202`
  - Value: £7,916,667 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 21/07/2025

- **Award:** D&B Framework Lot 4: Design and Build Digital & Control Systems (pending)
  - Award id: `4`
  - Supplier(s): **AMENTUM CLEAN ENERGY LIMITED, ARTNEER LIMITED, ATKINSRÉALIS UK LIMITED (+4 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:11003450`, `GB-FTS-180459`, `GB-PPON-PLLV-1772-YDYN`, `GB-PPON:PRYP-3426-NVZR`, `GB-PPON:PZRY-1562-BCHT`, `GB-FTS-52680`, `GB-FTS-137329`
  - Value: £7,916,667 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 21/07/2025

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F031004-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-08-22T22:47:29.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-24T20:14:00.128Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-054574