Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bdf-7314-7172-bd91-96c41d39dce5/test-operations-partner-west-burton-region pending GB open procedure # Test Operations Partner – West Burton Region [United Kingdom Fusion Energy Ltd](https://tendernation.io/buyers/united-kingdom-fusion-energy-ltd) Estimated value Not stated Published 22 May 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender A single operational facility will be stood up to facilitate high priority test activities. This facility is likely to be an existing commercial lease unit. Enabling initial operations to occur, with a later migration to bespoke buildings in 2-4 years’ time, these will be located on or close to the West Burton Power plant site – a repurposed Coal Fired Power station site, that will accommodate the novel Prototype Fusion Power Plant being delivered by STEP. The tests that will be accommodated in this facility will involve many FOAK physical test rigs comprising of; Scaled Superconducting Magnets Testing, High Power Microwave Testing, Novel Cooling Cycle testing through high temperature turbo machinery, Control Room simulator and other smaller activities. Each will have its own complexities and operational risks/hazards that must be managed appropriately (including but not limited to: Hazardous Voltages, Pressurised Systems, Flammable substances, Cryogenics, High Magnetic fields/ Radiofrequency energy, (note that no radioactive testing is planned in this facility at this initial site). Co-ordinating of these activities is crucial for programme success, using digital tools / BIMS for space allocation etc. Please find more information within the attachment. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: [ukfe.delta-esourcing.com](https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Culham:-Engineering-services./C5FWZYGQXZ) To respond to this opportunity, please click here: [ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/respond/C5FWZYGQXZ](https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/respond/C5FWZYGQXZ) Read full description ## CPV classification Engineering services Infrastructure works consultancy services Test and evaluation Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06a23f-2026-05-22T17:15:53+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06a23f-2026-05-22T17:15:53+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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