As the STEP programme moves further into delivery, a number of new procurement opportunities are now live, providing industry with the chance to help develop and deliver the UK’s prototype fusion power plant at West Burton.
The latest opportunities cover several critical areas of the programme and form part of UK Fusion Energy’s ongoing commitment to working closely with industry to build the technologies, systems and capabilities needed for commercial fusion energy.
The opportunities now live in the market are:
🔹 Fuel Cycle System Partner (FCSP) | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050505-2026
🔹 UKFE Embedded Engineering Resources Framework (UKFE EERF) | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050506-2026
🔹 Test Operations Partner | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048275-2026
🔹 Breeder Blanket System Partner (BBSP) | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048276-2026
🔹 Fusion Plant Controls Partner (FPCP) | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052374-2026
These procurements span some of the most important systems within a future fusion power plant, from fuel cycle technologies and plant controls to engineering support and operational testing.
The launch of these opportunities reflects the continued progress of STEP Fusion as it moves from concept design towards delivery, bringing together industry, engineering expertise and innovation to solve some of the most complex challenges in energy.
Organisations interested in learning more about these opportunities can find full details through the UK Government’s Find a Tender service or our procurement portal.
As we continue to develop the programme, further opportunities will be brought to market, helping to build the partnerships, skills and supply chains needed to deliver fusion energy in the UK.
Find out more about our partners and other procurement opportunities at https://stepfusion.com/supply-chain/
