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06 Aug 2026 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

UK Fusion Energy Ltd, a central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Mechanical Testing of Titanium Stabilised Austenitic Stainless Steel Grades". This project is part of the Materials Testing Framework for STEP - VIVS Mechanical Tests. Located in Abingdon, United Kingdom, UK Fusion Energy Ltd initiated this tender through a selective procurement method, which falls below the threshold but is part of a framework agreement. The tender reached the award stage on 4th August 2026, and the contract is set to run from 7th August 2026 to 24th December 2026. The procurement category is services, specifically oriented towards technical testing and evaluation services.

This contract presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in technical testing services, particularly those with expertise in handling titanium-stabilised austenitic stainless steel materials. Altrad Babcock Ltd, a large-scale business, has been awarded this contract, reflecting the suitability for companies with the capacity to deliver specialised technical testing services on a significant scale. Such contracts can foster growth for businesses by enabling them to demonstrate their expertise, expand their portfolio with central government clients, and secure a foothold in the highly technical and specialised testing industry sector.

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Notice Title

Mechanical Testing of Titanium Stabilised Austenitic Stainless Steel Grades

Notice Description

Under lot 4 of the Materials Testing Framework for STEP - VIVS Mechanical Tests. This work is for Mechanical Testing of Titanium Stabilised Austenitic Stainless Steel Grades.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06de1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074872-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71632000 - Technical testing services

73430000 - Test and evaluation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,183 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2026 - 24 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK FUSION ENERGY LTD
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALTRAD BABCOCK

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