Planning

Adhesive-less Materials for Vacuum Cryopump Cryopanels (AMVAC)

UK FUSION ENERGY LTD

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Planning

21 Apr 2026 at 14:53

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Fusion Energy Ltd, located at Culham Science Centre, Abingdon, is in the planning stage of its tender process for the development, testing, and manufacture of anodization and sorbent coating technologies for vacuum cryopump cryopanels. This initiative, titled "Adhesive-less Materials for Vacuum Cryopump Cryopanels (AMVAC)", falls under the services category and is set within the engineering design and industrial process sector. The procurement process seeks to identify potential suppliers through a preliminary Market Engagement Notice (MEN), which aims to assess market capacity and potential supplier capabilities. This engagement will culminate in shaping the final tender requirements. Businesses interested in this opportunity should note the scheduled deadline for market engagement responses is 15th May 2026, with the contract period expected to start from 14th June 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in engineering design services, technical testing, and laboratory research, particularly those focusing on innovative cryopumping technologies. Suppliers can leverage their expertise in developing and manufacturing advanced materials and coatings for industrial purposes. As UK Fusion Energy Ltd aims to carry out extensive engagement activities, such as collective discussions and market sounding, participating organisations can provide valuable insights that influence procurement strategy and requirements. Businesses specialising in research and experimental development, integrated engineering services, or those with advanced technical capabilities will be well-suited to address the project’s needs, potentially offering competitive and innovative solutions that could lead to substantial business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adhesive-less Materials for Vacuum Cryopump Cryopanels (AMVAC)

Notice Description

This Market Engagement Notice (MEN) aim is to identify potential suppliers to develop, test and manufacture anodization and sorbent coating technologies for novel cryopumping systems. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Engineering-design-services-for-industrial-process-and-production./3NT5XC4GNE To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3NT5XC4GNE

Planning Information

This Market Engagement Notice (MEN) aim is to identify potential suppliers to develop, test and manufacture anodization and sorbent coating technologies for novel cryopumping systems. This is not a request for quotation but a preliminary stage to assess the availability of suitable capability and facilities in the market. Suppliers responding to this MEN will have the opportunity to contribute insights that may shape the final tender requirements. All answers and correspondence will be used for market sounding purposes only and will be treated confidentially. Any supplier that chooses to not respond to this MEN will not exclude themselves from any subsequent procurement for this workstream. Should an NDA or similar be required, please contact the MEN Customer Contact. Any estimated contract values and contract dates associated with the notice are indicative and do not represent a commitment by UKFE. UKFE’s IP Policy: UKFE will own all foreground IP which is developed to deliver the STEP programme, including IP generated in projects with partners. UKFE requires a licence to any partner-owned background IP that is required to use and licence UKFE’s foreground IP freely As part of this PME, UKFE may carry out a range of activities. These may include, but are not limited to: issuing follow-up questions to suppliers and reviewing their responses; engaging in discussions with suppliers either collectively or individually, such as through webinars or workshops; seeking feedback on proposed requirements; exploring procurement approaches; identifying potentially suitable suppliers; assessing market capacity; and discussing possible contractual terms. PME may also be used to support the development of award criteria and the refinement of tender documentation. Any information provided in this notice, such as CPV codes, estimated contract values, anticipated contract dates and durations, and proposed engagement timelines - are indicative only and based on UKFE’s current understanding. These details may be subject to change. The purpose of PME is to improve our understanding of the market, refine our requirements, and shape our procurement strategy. The list of activities included here is illustrative rather than exhaustive, and the nature, extent and timetable of engagement may evolve in line with UKFE’s needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0687c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036257-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71323000 - Engineering-design services for industrial process and production

71340000 - Integrated engineering services

71632000 - Technical testing services

71900000 - Laboratory services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 May 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK FUSION ENERGY 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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