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title: "316LN(IG) Austenitic Stainless Steel for In-vessel Applications"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a69f"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS LTD"
published: "2025-10-02"
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# 316LN(IG) Austenitic Stainless Steel for In-vessel Applications

Buyer: UK INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS LTD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a69f

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## Summary

UK Industrial Solutions Ltd is currently in the planning stages of a procurement process titled "316LN(IG) Austenitic Stainless Steel for In-vessel Applications," which falls under the metal ores and alloys industry category. The project is based in Abingdon, United Kingdom, and relates to the procurement of goods. This particular procurement aims to support the second phase of the STEP programme, running from 2025 to 2030. The preliminary market engagement stage requires all submissions by 15:00 on the 23rd of October 2025. The buyer, acting on behalf of the central government as a public authority, will utilise this stage to gather insights that may refine the final tender requirements.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in metal production, especially those with expertise in austenitic stainless steel, to establish or expand their presence in the public procurement market. Companies capable of supplying up to 3 tonnes of 316LN(IG) austenitic stainless steel in various forms, such as forging, plates, and pipes, are encouraged to showcase their capabilities, production capacity, and estimated lead times. Given the scope and technical nature of the project, businesses with experience in producing high-quality metal alloys suitable for highly specialised applications will find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth and collaboration within the UK government-led initiatives.

## Notice

The current Preliminary Market Engagement Notice aims to gather information on relevant interested organisations (and their capabilities and expertise) that would be interested in contributing to the delivery of the second phase of the STEP programme (2025-2030) by producing 316LN(IG) Austenitic stainless steel for in-vessel applications. UKIFS is planning to procure up to 3 tonnes of 316LN(IG) austenitic stainless steel to cover the requirements of the second phase of the STEP programme. The material is to be provided in the SA condition, with forms of interest include forging, plates and pipe. The required chemistry and property thresholds are detailed in the RCC-MRx -material specification provided in the attached Preliminary Market Engagement Notice word document. The material will be characterised, tested and irradiated to determine their suitability for STEP in-vessel applications. UKIFS will lead the delivery of this testing campaign over the next 4 years through collaboration and/or subcontracting. The supplier is to indicate its capabilities to produce this material (in accordance with the RCC-MRx code), the quantities it is capable of producing, the forms that it can produce and the estimated lead times for producing this material. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Metal-ores-and-alloys./H9WJQ7KEM6 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H9WJQ7KEM6

### Planning Information

All submission must be submitted by 15:00 on the 23rd of October though the Delta tender platform.
Any correspondence should be completed through the Delta Tender Platform 
Suppliers responding to this MEN will have the opportunity to contribute insights that may shape the final tender requirements. All answers and correspondence will be used for market sounding purposes only and will be treated confidentially.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061655-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,850 |
| 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 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

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

### Codes

- 14600000 - Metal ores and alloys
- 14620000 - Alloys
- 14621000 - Ferro-alloys

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2025 at 11:06 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061655-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061655-2025
  2nd October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H9WJQ7KEM6
- https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Metal-ores-and-alloys./H9WJQ7KEM6
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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