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Testing SPI pellet transfer through a curved guide tube

UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD

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20 Feb 2026 at 16:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Testing SPI pellet transfer through a curved guide tube," is managed by UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, based at Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, United Kingdom. The process falls under the category of research and experimental development services, specifically those concerning test and evaluation, which aligns with sectors such as fusion energy research. The contracting process is in the award stage, with the contract scheduled to begin on 3rd March 2026 and conclude on 30th April 2026. Utilising a direct award procurement method, the rationale for this decision was the unique availability of an assembled test rig at the HUN-REN Centre for Energy Research in Budapest, Hungary, which is appointed as the supplier.

This tender presents prospective growth opportunities for businesses involved in innovative research and development services. Primarily, it is advantageous for large-scale enterprises with specialisation in experimental development, particularly those possessing technical capabilities to handle fusion energy research activities. Businesses within the scientific and industrial research sectors could benefit significantly from participating due to the nature of services involved and the specialised facilities required. Given the requirement for technically specific resources, companies equipped with cutting-edge laboratory settings or those focused on advanced testing methodologies will find this tender both relevant and potentially beneficial for expanding their portfolio in high-calibre research initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Testing SPI pellet transfer through a curved guide tube

Notice Description

Services for testing SPI pellet transfer through a curved guide tube. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1015680376

Procurement Information

The HUN-REN facility is the only place where an already assembled test rig is available for licenced use.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065997
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015821-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

73120000 - Experimental development services

73430000 - Test and evaluation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD
Contact Name
Operational Procurement
Contact Email
operationalprocurement.step@ukifs.uk
Contact Phone
0785200169

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

HUN-REN CENTRE FOR ENERGY RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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