Planning

Procurement of 316L(N)-IG Austenitic Stainless-Steel plates

UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD

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Planning

20 Feb 2026 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of 316L(N)-IG Austenitic Stainless-Steel plates is being planned by UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, located at the Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, UK. This tender falls under the category of metal ores and alloys, specifically targeting structural steelworks. It is in the planning stage with key dates highlighted, including the submission deadline on the 27th of March 2026 at 15:00. The tender invites suppliers through an open competition under the procurement method details marked below the threshold. Interested parties should submit responses electronically, adhering to guidelines specified via the Delta eSourcing portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the production and supply of high-grade stainless steels. Companies with expertise in material testing and qualification, especially those capable of forming consortiums, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The project offers an estimated value of £60,000, with award criteria emphasising technical quality, social value, and competitive pricing. By engaging with UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, successful bidders can pave the way for continued partnerships and business growth within the fusion energy sector in the UK, fostering innovation and high-quality production standards.

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Notice Title

Procurement of 316L(N)-IG Austenitic Stainless-Steel plates

Notice Description

UKIFS is seeking to procure a suitable Suppliers (an individual organisations or a consortium with a lead supplier) to procure 316L(N)-IG (ITER grade austenitic stainless steel) to conduct onward joining trials, material testing, and materials qualification. The product form of interest to support the trials is based on plate. The definitive details are given in the Tender Documentation. All tender should be Submitted by 27th of March 2026 at 15:00 by uploading into the Delta system For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Metal-ores-and-alloys./64FPWMZVC5 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/respond/64FPWMZVC5

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065919
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015629-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

14600000 - Metal ores and alloys

14622000 - Steel

14700000 - Basic metals

45223210 - Structural steelworks

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
22 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 May 2026 - 8 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD
Contact Name
Bruce Kirkwood
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

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