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Structural Materials Baseline Testing

UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD

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10 Feb 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, located in Abingdon, has completed a procurement process titled "Structural Materials Baseline Testing" under the category of research services. The procurement involved direct contracting without competition with the University of Manchester, a large supplier, for services at the Dalton Cumbria Facility. The contract period spans from 23rd to 26th February 2026, with the award confirmed as active since 10th February 2026. The location for delivery includes the United Kingdom, and the procurement process was conducted below the threshold with a gross value of £90,010.37.

This tender offers unique opportunities for businesses specialising in research, testing, and scientific technical simulators, as well as research laboratory services, to foster collaboration and innovation in the scientific industry. Suppliers with relevant technical expertise, particularly large enterprises like universities, are well-suited to compete in such projects. By engaging in these services, companies can enhance their capabilities and expand their profiles within the specified scientific domains. This presents potential growth avenues for entities interested in contributing to cutting-edge research facilities and services in the UK.

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Notice Title

Structural Materials Baseline Testing

Notice Description

Structural Materials Baseline Testing at Dalton Cumbria Facility. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1013287726

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012070-2026
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

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

73110000 - Research services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,008 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2026 30 days
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
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

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