--- title: "Fast-acting gas puffing valves for fusion applications" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e741" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e741" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e741.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e741.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD" published: "2025-11-24" --- # Fast-acting gas puffing valves for fusion applications Buyer: UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e741 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e741) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e741.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, located in Abingdon, United Kingdom, for the provision of fast-acting gas puffing valves for fusion applications. This notice, currently in the planning stage, is a Market Engagement Notice (MEN) to gather preliminary information from potential suppliers. The key deadline for this stage is 15th December 2025, providing an opportunity for suppliers to engage and contribute insights that could shape the final tender requirements. The industry category for this opportunity is goods, with specific interest in control and process-control valves, as well as valve actuators. The geographic focus is on the United Kingdom, with a future contract period anticipated to start on 4th January 2026 and end on 31st March 2026. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supply of control and process-control valves, including both electric and pneumatic valve actuators. By participating in the market engagement phase, companies can tailor their capabilities to align with the buyer's needs and potentially influence the procurement strategy. This can provide competitive advantage and market entry opportunities, particularly for businesses with innovative solutions in the valve supply sector. SMEs with established expertise in high-precision industrial applications would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process, fostering potential growth through collaboration with a key public undertaking. ## Notice This Market Engagement Notice (MEN) aims to gather information from potential suppliers on solutions and capabilities in relation to the procurement and provision of fast-acting gas puffing valves for fusion application. This is not a request for quotation but a preliminary stage to assess the market. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Control-valves./H2D785X574 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H2D785X574 ### Planning Information This Market Engagement Notice (MEN) aims to gather information from potential suppliers on solutions and capabilities in relation to the procurement and provision of fast-acting gas puffing valves for fusion application. This is not a request for quotation but a preliminary stage to assess the market. 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. Any supplier that chooses not to respond to this MEN will not exclude themselves from any subsequent procurement for this workstream. Should an NDA or similar be required, please contact the MEN Customer Contact. Any estimated contract values and contract dates associated with the notice are indicative and do not represent a commitment by UKIFS. As part of this PME, UKIFS may carry out a range of activities. These may include, but are not limited to: issuing follow-up questions to suppliers and reviewing their responses; engaging in discussions with suppliers either collectively or individually, such as through webinars or workshops; seeking feedback on proposed requirements; exploring procurement approaches; identifying potentially suitable suppliers; assessing market capacity; and discussing possible contractual terms. PME may also be used to support the development of award criteria and the refinement of tender documentation. Any information provided in this notice, such as CPV codes, estimated contract values, anticipated contract dates and durations, and proposed engagement timelines - are indicative only and based on UKIFS’s current understanding. These details may be subject to change. The purpose of PME is to improve our understanding of the market, refine our requirements, and shape our procurement strategy. The list of activities included here is illustrative rather than exhaustive, and the nature, extent and timetable of engagement may evolve in line with UKIFS’s needs. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076416-2025 | | 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 | 24 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Dec 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | 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 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42131142 - Control valves - 42131144 - Process-control valves - 42132100 - Valve actuators - 42132110 - Electric valve actuators - 42132130 - Pneumatic valve actuators ## Release History - 24 Nov 2025 at 12:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076416-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076416-2025 24th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H2D785X574 - https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Control-valves./H2D785X574 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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