This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

15 May 2026 at 12:46

Tender

05 Mar 2026 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, based in Abingdon, initiated a procurement process for "15/15 Ti Austenitic Stainless-Steel Plates" under the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement sought bids through an open competition for goods within the steel industry category. The tender, identified as UKIFS 423, underwent significant activity with a submission deadline set for 15:00 on 27 March 2026 via the Delta eSourcing platform. However, the procurement stage concluded with the process being completed and subsequently cancelled on 15 May 2026, as none of the supplier submissions fully met the specific requirements set by the buyer.

This procurement presented opportunities for businesses within the metal and manufacturing sectors, especially those dealing with specialised steel products, to engage in a high-value government contract. The tender valued up to £210,000 gross offered substantial growth potential for suppliers who could meet the technical and social value criteria, as prioritised by the tender's evaluation. Businesses possessing expertise in providing high-quality titanium-based materials and demonstrating strong technical capabilities, alongside competitive pricing, were well-suited to compete for this and similar future opportunities potentially arising from UKIFS or similar organisations. Despite the cancellation, staying informed about upcoming tender opportunities can be beneficial for relevant firms aiming to expand their government contract portfolio.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Procurement of 15/15 Ti 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 15/15 Titanium stabilised 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. Detail description of the requirements are set out in the Service Specification in the Tender Documentation. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Steel./9J6885H2V2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9J6885H2V2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044926-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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

14622000 - Steel

14720000 - Aluminium, nickel, scandium, titanium and vanadium

14724000 - Titanium

45223210 - Structural steelworks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jun 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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