---
title: "Fusion Futures: P177 - Mechanical Testing Cryostat"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0562fc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-07-21"
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# Fusion Futures: P177 - Mechanical Testing Cryostat

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0562fc

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## Summary

In the planning stage of a procurement process, the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) seeks a partner for the Fusion Futures project, specifically focusing on the design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning of a dry cryostat for mechanical testing. This tender falls under the services category with an emphasis on nuclear evaluation instruments and nuclear safety services. Situated in Oxfordshire, UK, the deadline for preliminary market engagement is scheduled on 8th August 2025, with a future notice anticipated by 13th October 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 1st November 2025 and conclude on 30th September 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in mechanical systems design and nuclear sector services to expand their portfolios by collaborating on a project pivotal to the UK's fusion energy advancements. Ideal contenders would possess expertise in cryogenic systems and material qualification under fusion conditions. Such a partnership not only promises prospective growth through innovative engagements but also associates businesses with a leading government body at the forefront of energy research.

## Notice

The UKAEA is looking for a partner who could design, manufacture, install, and commission a dry cryostat for mechanical testing. This cryo-mechanical system will be used to qualify materials under fusion representative environments using both standard sized and small-scale specimens.

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=96195&B=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041659-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| 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 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 38940000 - Nuclear evaluation instruments
- 42150000 - Nuclear reactors and parts
- 42151000 - Nuclear reactors
- 42152000 - Parts of nuclear reactors
- 98113100 - Nuclear safety services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2025 at 13:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041659-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041659-2025
  21st July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=96195&B=
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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