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title: "Analysis of Ceramic to Metal bonding"
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# Analysis of Ceramic to Metal bonding

Buyer: UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058c2b

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, focused on the project titled "Analysis of Ceramic to Metal Bonding." This contract falls under the industry category of engineering-related scientific and technical services and is located at Culham Science Centre, Abingdon, in the United Kingdom. The project has progressed to the award and contract stage, with the award issued on 21st August 2025. The procurement was conducted using a direct method below the competitive threshold, ensuring efficiency in the acquisition process. The contract was signed on 26th June 2025, with the contract period spanning from 27th June 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific analysis and research services, particularly those with a focus on engineering or material sciences. The contract involves highly technical services, such as the evaluation of microwave components for their vacuum and thermal conductivity integrity. As the project is already awarded to a large supplier, the University of Manchester, this contract can serve as a benchmark or inspire competitive companies in the engineering and technical services sectors to explore similar procurement opportunities. Businesses that excel in delivering high-quality analysis and research services in specialised fields are well-suited to engage in such opportunities for expanding their portfolio in the public procurement sphere.

## Notice

The objective of this work package is to analyse the ceramic to metal bonding used in microwave components that form vacuum barriers. There are a variety of bonds to be investigated ranging from microwave vacuum windows that have low negligible thermal or mechanical loads, to components in high power microwave sources that are subject to high thermal loads that then induce mechanical strain from the induced thermal gradients. The analysis will focus on pre-and post-cyclic fatigues tested components to evaluate the integrity of the bonding joint for its vacuum and thermal conductivity integrity. In some components, the use of SEMs capable of monitoring the bond during temporal loading will be required. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=974863021

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050545-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £125,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2025 at 13:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050545-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050545-2025
  21st August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=974863021
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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