Planning

High Heat Flux Testing of Tile-on-Heat-Sink and Microbrush Plasma Facing Components

UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD

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PlanningUpdate

28 Mar 2025 at 11:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

27 Mar 2025 at 11:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

27 Mar 2025 at 11:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions LTD is initiating a procurement process for the "High Heat Flux Testing of Tile-on-Heat-Sink and Microbrush Plasma Facing Components" in the services industry category. They are located at Culham Science Centre, Abingdon, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with key dates including a deadline of 17th April 2025 for completing the Questionnaire as part of the preliminary market engagement. The procurement documents are accessible for free at the specified URL. The procurement method involves gathering information from potential suppliers about their capabilities and estimated costs, in preparation for future procurement activities.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in technical testing, analysis, consultancy services, and experimental development to expand their reach and enhance their portfolios. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to compete, given the nature of the scope and delivery requirements. Participating in this early engagement phase allows businesses to directly influence the future scope and design of procurement activities, making it an advantageous opportunity for firms with the relevant facilities and expertise in High Heat Flux testing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

High Heat Flux Testing of Tile-on-Heat-Sink and Microbrush Plasma Facing Components

Notice Description

This Notice aims to gather information from potential suppliers on facilities, capabilities, availability and estimated costs in relation to High Heat Flux (HHF) Testing of Plasma Facing Components (PFC). This is not a request for quotation but a preliminary stage to assess the market.

Planning Information

To respond to this MEN, please complete Appendix 1: Questionnaire and submit it via project messaging facility in the EU-supply portal by 17:00 17th April 2025. Early responses would be appreciated to help inform planning decisions. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicTenders Please search using the unique tender ID: 97924 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. UKIFS may follow up with the Questionnaire responses with a virtual Q&A with all interested parties. The details of this session will be provided at the later stage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f95a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011735-2025
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, VCSE
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

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

73120000 - Experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 May 2025 - 1 Jul 2025 1-6 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
operationalprocurement.step@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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