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Bonding for Microwave Windows in Ultra- High Vacuum Boundaries for STEP - Phase 2

UNITED KINGDOM INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS

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24 Oct 2025 at 15:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

United Kingdom Industrial Fusion Solutions has completed the procurement process titled "Bonding for Microwave Windows in Ultra-High Vacuum Boundaries for STEP - Phase 2." This process falls under the research and development industry category, specifically dealing with services related to the design and execution of R&D. Located in Abingdon, Culham, the procurement method used was direct, specifically below threshold and without competition. The contract was awarded to Amentum Clear Energy Limited on 16th October 2025, with the contract period set from 31st October 2025 to 31st March 2026. This procurement stage is classified as 'award', signifying a complete and active contracting process, with future milestone dates scheduled before the contract's start.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the field of research and development services, particularly those specialising in high-tech prototype development and consultancy. Companies experienced in creating metal-to-ceramic bonding solutions for technical applications will find this contract highly beneficial for expanding their capabilities. Such opportunities are ideal for large-scale enterprises with the capacity to handle high-complexity projects. The project’s ultimate aim involves advancing innovation in ultra-high vacuum technology, providing contractors with the potential for substantial growth and the enhancement of their technological portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bonding for Microwave Windows in Ultra- High Vacuum Boundaries for STEP - Phase 2

Notice Description

This document outlines technical specifications for the development of metal to ceramic bonding prototypes for use in low power microwave vacuum barriers and a feasibility paper based study for the production and testing of the ceramic-to-metal joints produced in phase 1 of this project (of reduced diameter). To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=987222136

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d3a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068308-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,366 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
CULHAM
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

AMENTUM CLEAR ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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