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title: "Strategy and road mapping exercise for non-destructive testing techniques for in-vessel components"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05da75"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD"
published: "2026-01-29"
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# Strategy and road mapping exercise for non-destructive testing techniques for in-vessel components

Buyer: UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05da75

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## Summary

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, based at Culham Science Centre, Abingdon, has completed a procurement process for a strategy and road mapping exercise focusing on non-destructive testing techniques for in-vessel components. The procurement is categorised in the services industry with a special emphasis on engineering studies and support services. The process was executed using an open competition method below threshold, resulting in an award on 14th January 2026, with the contract active from 15th January 2026 to 31st March 2026. The project aligns specifically with defining manufacturing and qualification inspection strategies for tokamak components in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses involved in engineering and technical support services, particularly those with capabilities in research and development consultancy. As the procurement approach was open competition, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and new entrants in the field are well-suited to compete, offering them a platform to showcase their expertise and grow their business. Companies with a focus on innovation and technical quality, evidenced by the project’s high emphasis (70%) on technical criteria, can leverage this engagement to establish themselves in strategic components testing and expand their market presence within the fusion energy sector in the UK.

## Notice

A procurement for the provision of Strategy and road mapping exercise for non-destructive testing techniques for in-vessel components. The objective of this (desk-based) project is to define holistic manufacturing and qualification inspection strategies for specific identified components within the tokamak, based on current component designs and proposed methods of manufacture, to enable the qualification of the components through manufacturing and assembly. The scope of work excludes any in-situ inspection of components, and also excludes inspection of any irradiated components that have been removed from the tokamak; it will cover new product qualification through to highvolume production. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1010421901

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008076-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## 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 | EDEN NUCLEAR AND ENVIRONMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 71335000 - Engineering studies
- 71336000 - Engineering support services
- 71356300 - Technical support services
- 73120000 - Experimental development services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 14:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008076-2026
- 4 Nov 2025 at 19:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071061-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008076-2026
  29th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071061-2025
  4th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1010421901
- https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/respond/62HDE69HV6
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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