Planning

Fluoride Salt Loop

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Planning

18 Dec 2025 at 10:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), is in the planning stage for the tender titled "Fluoride Salt Loop". This procurement involves the acquisition of a molten salt flow loop capable of heating, pumping, and removing samples of test material and molten fluoride salt. The primary industry category is the procurement of specialised goods, particularly revolving around instruments for measuring flow, level, and pressure of liquids and gases, specialised chemical products, corrosion engineering services, and research laboratory services. The project is based in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, and the total contract value is estimated at GBP 500,000. Key dates in the timeline include a scheduled market engagement deadline on 7 January 2026 and a contract period running from 9 February 2026 to 24 August 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially those adept in developing scientific equipment, corrosion engineering, and research services. Companies, particularly SMEs, specializing in the rapid development of industrial equipment and those seeking to expand their skill set in scientific data generation and materials science, would find this opportunity promising. The UKAEA's procurement method is structured to facilitate market engagement before the official notice date on 2 February 2026, aiming to invite innovation in the realm of materials compatibility and salt chemistry. The opportunity is particularly suited for companies with the capability to supply commercially developed equipment that aligns with UKAEA’s goal for accelerated in-house operational skill development.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Fluoride Salt Loop

Notice Description

UKAEA aims to procure a molten salt flow loop with the ability to heat, pump and remove samples of test material and molten fluoride salt. The purchase of commercially developed equipment for this application is intended for rapid development of in-house operational skills and experience, as well as generation of scientific data on materials compatibility and salt chemistry.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101063&TID=100106308&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f89e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084173-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

24950000 - Specialised chemical products

38420000 - Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases

71337000 - Corrosion engineering services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£416,670 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Feb 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 24 Aug 2026 6-12 months
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 ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Maili Nugent
Contact Email
maili.nugent@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235468141

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
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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