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06 Aug 2026 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "High Field Testing," was conducted by UK Fusion Energy Ltd, a central government public authority located at Culham Campus, Abingdon, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically focused on technical analysis, consultancy, and testing services related to magnet materials. The award stage was completed with an active status as of 4th August 2026, following a selective procurement method under a framework, indicating a below-threshold award. The contract period spans from 7th August 2026 to 24th December 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical testing and consultancy, particularly those capable of providing high field testing of magnet materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises like Oxford Sigma Ltd, the awarded supplier, can leverage such opportunities to enhance their market position and expand service offerings. Companies operating within the related technology and evaluation sectors would find this contract especially beneficial, offering a platform for growth and innovation by serving a key player in the UK's fusion energy sector.

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Notice Title

High Field Testing

Notice Description

Under lot 3 of the Materials Testing Framework - Magnets Materials HTS Tests. High Field Testing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06de20
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074874-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

71632000 - Technical testing services

73430000 - Test and evaluation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20261 weeks 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

OXFORD SIGMA

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