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title: "Fluoride Salt Loop"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f89e"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Fluoride Salt Loop

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f89e

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), is in the planning stage for the tender titled "Fluoride Salt Loop". This procurement involves the acquisition of a molten salt flow loop capable of heating, pumping, and removing samples of test material and molten fluoride salt. The primary industry category is the procurement of specialised goods, particularly revolving around instruments for measuring flow, level, and pressure of liquids and gases, specialised chemical products, corrosion engineering services, and research laboratory services. The project is based in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, and the total contract value is estimated at GBP 500,000. Key dates in the timeline include a scheduled market engagement deadline on 7 January 2026 and a contract period running from 9 February 2026 to 24 August 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially those adept in developing scientific equipment, corrosion engineering, and research services. Companies, particularly SMEs, specializing in the rapid development of industrial equipment and those seeking to expand their skill set in scientific data generation and materials science, would find this opportunity promising. The UKAEA's procurement method is structured to facilitate market engagement before the official notice date on 2 February 2026, aiming to invite innovation in the realm of materials compatibility and salt chemistry. The opportunity is particularly suited for companies with the capability to supply commercially developed equipment that aligns with UKAEA’s goal for accelerated in-house operational skill development.

## Notice

UKAEA aims to procure a molten salt flow loop with the ability to heat, pump and remove samples of test material and molten fluoride salt. The purchase of commercially developed equipment for this application is intended for rapid development of in-house operational skills and experience, as well as generation of scientific data on materials compatibility and salt chemistry.

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101063&TID=100106308&B=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084173-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 24 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £416,670 |
| 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 ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | OXFORDSHIRE |
| 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

- 24 - Chemical products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 24950000 - Specialised chemical products
- 38420000 - Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases
- 71337000 - Corrosion engineering services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 10:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084173-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084173-2025
  18th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101063&TID=100106308&B=
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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