Planning

Matter Injection Technology Testing

UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD

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PlanningUpdate

27 Mar 2025 at 10:58

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

27 Mar 2025 at 10:42

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions LTD (UKIFS) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Matter Injection Technology Testing". This procurement falls under the industry categories of engineering-related scientific and technical services, technical testing services, and research and experimental development services, with a specific focus on developing Gas Gun for SPI, Centrifuge for pellet injection, and Extruder for pellet production. The procurement process is located in the United Kingdom. Interested parties are required to complete and submit a questionnaire via the EU-supply portal by 17:00 on 17th April 2025. The procurement will help shape future procurement activities, with early responses aiding in planning decisions.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the engineering and scientific testing fields. SMEs with capabilities in advanced engineering, technical testing, and research and development can benefit from engaging in this initiative. It is particularly suitable for businesses that can contribute innovative solutions to matter injection technology advancements. The comprehensive development process outlined in the tender will not only advance the industry but also provide substantial growth opportunities for companies equipped to meet the technical demands of this testing and development phase.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Matter Injection Technology Testing

Notice Description

The purpose of this MEN is to assess the industry appetite for furthering the design of key matter injection technologies and future bids for work packages relating to the following planned testing: 6.3. Gas Gun Development for SPI, Centrifuge development for pellet injection and Extruder Development for pellet production.

Planning Information

To respond to this MEN, please complete and submit Appendix 1: Questionnaire via the project messaging facility in the EU-supply portal by 17:00 on 17th April 2025. EU Supply project reference RFI 97923 - PP-UKIFS-040 - Matter Injection or click on https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/edittransaction.asp?TID=97923 Early responses would be appreciated to help inform planning decisions. Information obtained from responses to Appendix 1: Questionnaire will help UKIFS understand current market capabilities and shape the scope, direction, and design of the future procurement activities. If you have any questions about this MEN, please contact UKIFS through the EU-Supply message facility. We are keen to engage with suppliers to assist with the MEN completion if needed, to ensure quality responses enabling us to shape the future requirement and procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f94e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011492-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

71632000 - Technical testing services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD
Contact Name
Janet Conteh
Contact Email
janet.conteh@ukifs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01234567890

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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