--- title: "High Heat Flux Testing of Tile-on-Heat-Sink and Microbrush Plasma Facing Components" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f95a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04f95a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f95a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f95a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD" published: "2025-03-28" --- # High Heat Flux Testing of Tile-on-Heat-Sink and Microbrush Plasma Facing Components Buyer: UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f95a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04f95a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f95a.json) ## Summary UK Industrial Fusion Solutions LTD is initiating a procurement process for the "High Heat Flux Testing of Tile-on-Heat-Sink and Microbrush Plasma Facing Components" in the services industry category. They are located at Culham Science Centre, Abingdon, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with key dates including a deadline of 17th April 2025 for completing the Questionnaire as part of the preliminary market engagement. The procurement documents are accessible for free at the specified URL. The procurement method involves gathering information from potential suppliers about their capabilities and estimated costs, in preparation for future procurement activities. This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in technical testing, analysis, consultancy services, and experimental development to expand their reach and enhance their portfolios. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to compete, given the nature of the scope and delivery requirements. Participating in this early engagement phase allows businesses to directly influence the future scope and design of procurement activities, making it an advantageous opportunity for firms with the relevant facilities and expertise in High Heat Flux testing. ## Notice This Notice aims to gather information from potential suppliers on facilities, capabilities, availability and estimated costs in relation to High Heat Flux (HHF) Testing of Plasma Facing Components (PFC). This is not a request for quotation but a preliminary stage to assess the market. ### Planning Information To respond to this MEN, please complete Appendix 1: Questionnaire and submit it via project messaging facility in the EU-supply portal by 17:00 17th April 2025. Early responses would be appreciated to help inform planning decisions. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicTenders Please search using the unique tender ID: 97924 Information obtained from responses to Appendix 1: Questionnaire will help UKIFS understand current market capabilities and shape the scope, direction, and design of the future procurement activities. UKIFS may follow up with the Questionnaire responses with a virtual Q&A with all interested parties. The details of this session will be provided at the later stage. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011735-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 Apr 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 May 2025 - 1 Jul 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD | | Locality | ABINGDON | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services - 73120000 - Experimental development services ## Release History - 28 Mar 2025 at 11:45 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011735-2025 - 27 Mar 2025 at 11:45 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011505-2025 - 27 Mar 2025 at 11:12 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011494-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011735-2025 28th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011505-2025 27th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011494-2025 27th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/edittransaction.asp?TID=97924 - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicTenders - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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