STEP Fusion opens door to regional businesses with supplier engagement event
Businesses across the region are being invited to explore new supply chain opportunities supporting one of the country’s most ambitious clean energy programmes, as STEP Fusion hosts a dedicated supplier engagement event in Worksop, Nottinghamshire next month.
Taking place at the Bridge Skills Hub on 15 and 16 July, the two-day event will connect regional and national companies with teams delivering the STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) programme - a major long-term infrastructure project that will drive innovation, skills and economic growth.
The event is designed to help businesses understand how they can contribute to the programme, from specialist engineering and advanced manufacturing to construction, services and wider supply chain support.
Day two of the event will place a particular focus on regional organisations, offering a “Meet the Buyer” session that provides direct access to commercial, engineering and construction teams, as well as insight into upcoming procurement opportunities.
Participating organisations will connect with key delivery partners, including UK Fusion Energy, ILIOS, Tokamak Energy and the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA).
Driving regional opportunity
The event forms part of a wider push to build a strong and diverse supply chain for STEP, ensuring that businesses across the UK particularly those in the East Midlands can benefit from the programme’s long-term investment and economic impact.
Dan Bishop, Chief Commercial Officer
“STEP Fusion represents a major opportunity for businesses across the East Midlands and wider regions to play a role in delivering a globally significant programme.
“We are committed to building a strong, capable supply chain that reflects the depth of expertise already present locally from engineering and construction to specialist services.
“This event is about opening the door and helping organisations understand where they fit, how they can get involved, and how we can work together to deliver long-term economic and industrial benefit.”
Event summary
Date: 15 and 16 July
Location: The Bridge Skills Hub, Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Regional businesses interested in attending the “Meet the Buyer” session on day two can register now.