Planning

Matter Injection Technology Testing

UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

03 Apr 2025 at 09:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

02 Apr 2025 at 16:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions LTD, based in Abingdon, United Kingdom, has initiated a procurement process titled "Matter Injection Technology Testing" under the industry category of services. The procurement is in the planning stage with a focus on engineering-related scientific and technical services, technical testing services, and research and experimental development services. The organisation seeks to engage the market for future bids related to the development and testing of Gas Gun Development for SPI, Centrifuge development for pellet injection, and Extruder Development for pellet production. Interested parties must complete Appendix 1: Questionnaire and submit it via the EU-supply portal by 25th April 2025. The contract period is scheduled from 1st April 2026 to 1st April 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering, technical testing, and research development services. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate, as this project involves high-value contracts with a gross amount of £8,760,000 (net amount £7,300,000). This engagement can lead to substantial growth and long-term partnerships with a central government public authority. Companies with expertise in the specified technologies and innovative solutions will find this opportunity well-suited to their capacities.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

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 Appendix 1: Questionnaire and submit it via project messaging facility in the EU-supply portal by 17:00 25th 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: 98156 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-04fc47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012696-2025
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

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

71632000 - Technical testing services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-04fc47-2025-04-03T10:08:16+01:00",
    "date": "2025-04-03T10:08:16+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-04fc47",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PCRM-7973-DCBL",
            "name": "UK Industrial Fusion Solutions LTD",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PCRM-7973-DCBL"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Culham Science Centre",
                "locality": "Abingdon",
                "postalCode": "OX14 3DB",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKJ14"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Janet Conteh",
                "email": "operationalprocurement.step@ukifs.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 01234567890"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PCRM-7973-DCBL",
        "name": "UK Industrial Fusion Solutions LTD"
    },
    "planning": {
        "milestones": [
            {
                "id": "engagement",
                "type": "engagement",
                "description": "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 25th 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: 98156 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.",
                "dueDate": "2025-04-25T23:59:59+01:00",
                "status": "scheduled"
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "012633-2025",
                "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK2",
                "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012633-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-04-02T17:12:29+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            },
            {
                "id": "012696-2025",
                "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK2",
                "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012696-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-04-03T10:08:16+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "PP-UKIFS-345",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Matter Injection Technology Testing",
        "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.",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "LOT-0000",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "71350000",
                        "description": "Engineering-related scientific and technical services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "71632000",
                        "description": "Technical testing services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "73100000",
                        "description": "Research and experimental development services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "LOT-0000"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 8760000,
            "amount": 7300000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "aboveThreshold": true,
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "LOT-0000",
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2031-04-01T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "status": "planning"
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2026-01-16T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "status": "planning",
        "amendments": [
            {
                "id": "012696-2025",
                "description": "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 25th 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: 98156"
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en"
}