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Analysis of Ceramic to Metal bonding

UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD

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21 Aug 2025 at 13:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, focused on the project titled "Analysis of Ceramic to Metal Bonding." This contract falls under the industry category of engineering-related scientific and technical services and is located at Culham Science Centre, Abingdon, in the United Kingdom. The project has progressed to the award and contract stage, with the award issued on 21st August 2025. The procurement was conducted using a direct method below the competitive threshold, ensuring efficiency in the acquisition process. The contract was signed on 26th June 2025, with the contract period spanning from 27th June 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific analysis and research services, particularly those with a focus on engineering or material sciences. The contract involves highly technical services, such as the evaluation of microwave components for their vacuum and thermal conductivity integrity. As the project is already awarded to a large supplier, the University of Manchester, this contract can serve as a benchmark or inspire competitive companies in the engineering and technical services sectors to explore similar procurement opportunities. Businesses that excel in delivering high-quality analysis and research services in specialised fields are well-suited to engage in such opportunities for expanding their portfolio in the public procurement sphere.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Analysis of Ceramic to Metal bonding

Notice Description

The objective of this work package is to analyse the ceramic to metal bonding used in microwave components that form vacuum barriers. There are a variety of bonds to be investigated ranging from microwave vacuum windows that have low negligible thermal or mechanical loads, to components in high power microwave sources that are subject to high thermal loads that then induce mechanical strain from the induced thermal gradients. The analysis will focus on pre-and post-cyclic fatigues tested components to evaluate the integrity of the bonding joint for its vacuum and thermal conductivity integrity. In some components, the use of SEMs capable of monitoring the bond during temporal loading will be required. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=974863021

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058c2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050545-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

71620000 - Analysis services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
operationalprocurement.step@ukifs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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