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title: "Open Air Diffusion Bonding Technology"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058b67"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD"
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# Open Air Diffusion Bonding Technology

Buyer: UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058b67

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## Summary

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, a public authority in central government, has completed a direct award procurement process titled "Open Air Diffusion Bonding Technology". This initiative focuses on advancing fusion technology by manufacturing large-scale tungsten components without the need for vacuum conditions. The project, located at Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, United Kingdom, is tied to the research and experimental development services category. The direct procurement method stemmed from the existing patent held by Imperial College London, ensuring the best value due to their prior involvement. The key dates for this process include a significant decision on 20th August 2025 and contract activities from 2nd September 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender provides distinct opportunities for innovative businesses specialising in industrial applications of fusion technology. The project's emphasis on a scalable and cost-effective manufacturing method could attract companies dealing with manufacturing, engineering, and high-tech research sectors. Due to the project's focus and the unique position of the Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine as a supplier, businesses with strong technical expertise and a background in managing intellectual property could significantly benefit. Such businesses might engage in partnerships to leverage the outcomes of this development for further technological advancements or commercial applications.

## Notice

The open-air diffusion bonding technology presents a unique approach to manufacture of large-scale tungsten components. Unlike both traditional and advanced methods, this technique eliminates the need for vacuum conditions or tightly controlled atmospheres, thereby offering a more scalable and cost-effective solution for industrial applications. 7-month project for continuation of technical work that will further the Intellectual Property application related to open air diffusion bonding technology for fusion application.

### Procurement Information

Imperial College London hold the initial patent (P78409GB) on the technology under consideration and have carried out technology development work on the process for fusion (STEP) application (FY 24-25) under the Manufacturing Framework (project ID: MFFW034). To work directly with ICL is considered the best-value option due to the pre-existing foundation of technical knowledge and associated background IP owned by ICL.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050210-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £220,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND MEDICINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2025 at 13:12 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050210-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050210-2025
  20th August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.imperial.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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