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UKAEA project (FATHOM-2)

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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18 Mar 2026 at 15:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham, located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, is the buyer for the UKAEA project (FATHOM-2), which falls under the public authority sub-central government category. The project pertains to the procurement of magnets within the goods sector, reflecting a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. This contract, valued at £80,000 net, was awarded to Tokamak Energy Ltd and spans from 26th November 2024 to 31st July 2025. The document providing contract details was published on 18th March 2026.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities for companies involved in the manufacturing or supply of specialised goods, particularly in the area of magnets. With the procurement method involving direct engagement of suppliers, enterprises such as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in innovative energy solutions could leverage this award to expand their portfolios and enhance market visibility. The procurement process is particularly advantageous for firms geared towards collaboration with universities and research institutions in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKAEA project (FATHOM-2)

Notice Description

UKAEA project (FATHOM-2). as per ssa process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e06
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024779-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31630000 - Magnets

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOKAMAK ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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