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Strategy and road mapping exercise for non-destructive testing techniques for in-vessel components

UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jan 2026 at 14:05

Tender

04 Nov 2025 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, based at Culham Science Centre, Abingdon, has completed a procurement process for a strategy and road mapping exercise focusing on non-destructive testing techniques for in-vessel components. The procurement is categorised in the services industry with a special emphasis on engineering studies and support services. The process was executed using an open competition method below threshold, resulting in an award on 14th January 2026, with the contract active from 15th January 2026 to 31st March 2026. The project aligns specifically with defining manufacturing and qualification inspection strategies for tokamak components in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses involved in engineering and technical support services, particularly those with capabilities in research and development consultancy. As the procurement approach was open competition, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and new entrants in the field are well-suited to compete, offering them a platform to showcase their expertise and grow their business. Companies with a focus on innovation and technical quality, evidenced by the project’s high emphasis (70%) on technical criteria, can leverage this engagement to establish themselves in strategic components testing and expand their market presence within the fusion energy sector in the UK.

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Notice Title

Strategy and road mapping exercise for non-destructive testing techniques for in-vessel components

Notice Description

A procurement for the provision of Strategy and road mapping exercise for non-destructive testing techniques for in-vessel components. The objective of this (desk-based) project is to define holistic manufacturing and qualification inspection strategies for specific identified components within the tokamak, based on current component designs and proposed methods of manufacture, to enable the qualification of the components through manufacturing and assembly. The scope of work excludes any in-situ inspection of components, and also excludes inspection of any irradiated components that have been removed from the tokamak; it will cover new product qualification through to highvolume production. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1010421901

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008076-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71335000 - Engineering studies

71336000 - Engineering support services

71356300 - Technical support services

73120000 - Experimental development services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD
Contact Name
Operational Procurement
Contact Email
operationalprocurement.step@ukifs.uk
Contact Phone
07852001696

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

EDEN NUCLEAR AND ENVIRONMENT

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