Tender

Procurement of Testing Campaign Using a Packed Bed Flow Reactor - PP-UKIFS- 458

UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD

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Tender

25 Feb 2026 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, located at Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, United Kingdom, is seeking suppliers through an open procurement method for a testing campaign using a packed bed flow reactor. The tender, titled "Procurement of Testing Campaign Using a Packed Bed Flow Reactor – PP-UKIFS- 458," is within the services category, specifically technical testing and consultancy with applications including hydrogen and noble gases analysis. Key dates include a tender submission deadline on 27th March 2026 at 15:00, following an enquiry period that closes on 11th March 2026. The procurement process is in the tender stage, offering a gross contract value of £96,000.

This tender offers a compelling opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific testing instruments and gases analysis, with a focus on technical capability in flow measurement and gas purity testing. Well-suited companies include those experienced in providing or developing gas-analysis apparatus, flow reactors, and consultancy services within the scientific research field. Participating in this tender could support business growth, allowing suppliers to showcase their expertise in handling contaminants such as hydrogen and carbon gases, ultimately driving advancements in the fusion industry.

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Notice Title

Procurement of Testing Campaign Using a Packed Bed Flow Reactor - PP-UKIFS- 458

Notice Description

UKIFS is seeking to procure a suitable Suppliers that can provide access to a small-scale flow reactor instrument or test rig to perform characterisation experiments on solid materials. The test requirement is to perform absorption breakthrough analysis to verify the effectiveness of getter materials at removal of contaminants from a flowing noble gas stream. The contaminants involved are hydrogen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxygen & nitrogen. The supplier will be responsible for providing access to or procuring the necessary instrumentation to host these tests and performing a programme of tests for four sample materials with two gas mixtures. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Hydrogen%2C-argon%2C-rare-gases%2C-nitrogen-and-oxygen./73CTH88WC9 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/respond/73CTH88WC9

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065c79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017057-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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


CPV Codes

24111000 - Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen

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

38432100 - Gas-analysis apparatus

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 May 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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