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title: "Contracts for Innovation Competition Fusion Industry Challenges: Novel shielding materials and technologies for fusion"
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# Contracts for Innovation Competition Fusion Industry Challenges: Novel shielding materials and technologies for fusion

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c31b1fb3-f9ef-4e11-a903-bc3a81f6a586

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has conducted an open procurement process under the Contracts for Innovation competition titled "Fusion Industry Challenges: Novel shielding materials and technologies for fusion." This initiative falls within the research and development services and related consultancy services category, with the aim to develop solutions for fusion energy challenges. The contract, valued at approximately £3,083,562.36, was awarded to multiple suppliers on 29th September 2025. The procurement took place in the South East of the United Kingdom and is currently in the award stage. Projects are expected to complete by the end of March 2026, and each can cost up to £250,000, inclusive of VAT.

This open procedure presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in innovation within the fusion energy sector, particularly those focusing on novel materials and technological advancements. It is particularly suited to SMEs eager to expand into new research and developmental roles, although the contracted suppliers are predominantly large-scale organisations. By participating in this competition, businesses can enhance their expertise, establish valuable partnerships, and potentially influence future energy solutions in the UK, providing substantial growth opportunities.

## Notice

This is a Contracts for Innovation (previously SBRI) competition funded by the UK Atomic Energy Authority. The aim of the competition is to develop solutions to fusion energy challenges in two key priority areas. The competition has 1 theme: Novel shielding materials and technologies for fusion. We expect to fund a number of projects. Each project should be delivered by April 2026. Each project can range in size up to total costs of PS250,000, inclusive of VAT. Please refer to attachments for the full competition guidance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9476c7e-eca9-404d-b2c5-0af41d2af187 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,083,562 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | OXFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 11 |
| Supplier names | AEGIS FIBRETECH; AMENTUM CLEAN ENERGY; FIRST LIGHT FUSION; GLASS TECHNOLOGY SERVICES; KYOTO FUSIONEERING; MATERIALS NEXUS; MONOLITH PERFORMANCE; OXFORD SIGMA; TOKAMAK ENERGY; TWI; UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2025 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9476c7e-eca9-404d-b2c5-0af41d2af187

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9476c7e-eca9-404d-b2c5-0af41d2af187
  27th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=95670&B=UKAEA
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

## Provenance

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