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title: "High Heat Flux (HHF) testing of Tile-on-Heat-Sink (ToHS) Plasma Facing Component (PFC)"
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published: "2025-11-18"
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# High Heat Flux (HHF) testing of Tile-on-Heat-Sink (ToHS) Plasma Facing Component (PFC)

Buyer: UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e3a4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the High Heat Flux (HHF) testing of Tile-on-Heat-Sink (ToHS) Plasma Facing Component (PFC) was initiated by UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, based at Culham Science Centre, Abingdon, United Kingdom. The tender is classified under the services category and involves engineering support, technical testing, and research and development services. The procurement was conducted through a direct award following an open ITT procedure from 15th July to 11th August 2025, which saw two unsuitable responses according to the evaluation panel on 18th August 2025. The contract award, valued at £190,750, was made to CEA, located in France, and the contract period is from 30th November 2025 to 31st May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the engineering and technical testing sectors, allowing them to offer cutting-edge services essential for the development of a prototype power plant. Companies specialising in technical testing, analysis, and consultancy can utilise this contract to showcase their expertise in the field of fusion energy technology. The award to a large-scale supplier, such as CEA, suggests potential scalability and collaboration opportunities for businesses capable of providing sophisticated testing services and development solutions in similar high-tech industry sectors.

## Notice

The purpose of this contract is to procure access to a testing facility to provide High Heat Flux (HHF) testing of Plasma Facing Components (PFC) mock-ups that are being designed for use in the STEP Prototype Powerplant (SPP). To view this notice, please click here: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=994431214

### Procurement Information

ITT Open Procedure was performed between 15th July to 11th August 2025. Only two responses were received and both of the tender responses were assessed as "not suitable" by the Evaluation Panel on 18th August.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074910-2025 |
| 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 | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2025 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £190,750 |
| 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 | CEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 71336000 - Engineering support services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73430000 - Test and evaluation

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2025 at 16:05 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074910-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074910-2025
  18th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=994431214
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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