Planning

15-15Ti Austenitic Stainless Steel for in-vessel applications

UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD

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Planning

07 Oct 2025 at 11:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd is initiating a procurement process for the provision of 15-15Ti Austenitic Stainless Steel for in-vessel applications as part of the second phase of their STEP programme, covering the years 2025 to 2030. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement notice issued on 7th October 2025. Interested parties must respond by 15:00 on 28th October 2025 via the Delta portal. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically alloys and steel, and is located in Abingdon, UK. The contract period extends from 18th January 2026 to 24th January 2027, with an estimated gross value of £579,600. This process is significant as it is above the threshold, indicating a substantial opportunity for the right suppliers.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in alloy and steel manufacturing, particularly those with experience in advanced materials suitable for nuclear applications. Companies with strong capabilities in producing high-grade austenitic stainless steel can leverage their expertise to aid the progression of a critical public undertaking. The procurement method signifies substantial business prospects, where innovative solutions and high-quality standards are paramount. Engaging in this process not only promises potential financial growth but also positions businesses as key contributors to the UK’s sustainable energy sector, aligned with the strategic goals of advancing fusion technology.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

15-15Ti Austenitic Stainless Steel for in-vessel applications

Notice Description

The MEN aims to gather information on relevant interested organisations (and their capabilities and expertise) that would be interested in contributing to the delivery of the second phase of the STEP programme (2025-2030) on an aspect related to 15-15Ti Austenitic stainless steel for in-vessel applications. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Alloys/7YFPT2F46A To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7YFPT2F46A

Planning Information

To respond to this MEN, please complete and submit Appendix 1: Questionnaire via the facility in the Delta portal by 15:00 on 28th of October 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a977
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062831-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

CPV Codes

14620000 - Alloys

14622000 - Steel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£483,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jan 2026 - 24 Jan 2027 1-2 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
Operational Procurement
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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