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Contracts for Innovation Competition Fusion Industry Challenges: Novel shielding materials and technologies for fusion

UK Atomic Energy Authority

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27 Oct 2025 at 11:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has conducted an open procurement process under the Contracts for Innovation competition titled "Fusion Industry Challenges: Novel shielding materials and technologies for fusion." This initiative falls within the research and development services and related consultancy services category, with the aim to develop solutions for fusion energy challenges. The contract, valued at approximately £3,083,562.36, was awarded to multiple suppliers on 29th September 2025. The procurement took place in the South East of the United Kingdom and is currently in the award stage. Projects are expected to complete by the end of March 2026, and each can cost up to £250,000, inclusive of VAT.

This open procedure presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in innovation within the fusion energy sector, particularly those focusing on novel materials and technological advancements. It is particularly suited to SMEs eager to expand into new research and developmental roles, although the contracted suppliers are predominantly large-scale organisations. By participating in this competition, businesses can enhance their expertise, establish valuable partnerships, and potentially influence future energy solutions in the UK, providing substantial growth opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contracts for Innovation Competition Fusion Industry Challenges: Novel shielding materials and technologies for fusion

Notice Description

This is a Contracts for Innovation (previously SBRI) competition funded by the UK Atomic Energy Authority. The aim of the competition is to develop solutions to fusion energy challenges in two key priority areas. The competition has 1 theme: Novel shielding materials and technologies for fusion. We expect to fund a number of projects. Each project should be delivered by April 2026. Each project can range in size up to total costs of PS250,000, inclusive of VAT. Please refer to attachments for the full competition guidance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c31b1fb3-f9ef-4e11-a903-bc3a81f6a586
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9476c7e-eca9-404d-b2c5-0af41d2af187
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,083,562 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Atomic Energy Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Postcode Area
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

Aegis Fibretech Ltd

Amentum Clean Energy Limited

First Light Fusion Ltd

Glass Technology Services Ltd

Kyoto Fusioneering UK Ltd

MATERIALS NEXUS LTD

Monolith Performance Ltd

Oxford Sigma Limited

Tokamak Energy Ltd

TWI Ltd

University of Warwick

Further Information

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