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title: "Manufacture of a Fast-Acting Gate Valve Prototype"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06052d"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD"
published: "2026-01-13"
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# Manufacture of a Fast-Acting Gate Valve Prototype

Buyer: UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06052d

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## Summary

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, based at Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, has initiated a planning stage for the procurement of services related to the "Manufacture of a Fast-Acting Gate Valve Prototype." This procurement process is currently in the market engagement phase, with the main industry category being engineering design services, alongside pressure-reducing, control, check or safety valves. The location for this procurement activity is the United Kingdom, and the current procurement milestone involves gathering market insights from potential suppliers, with a due date set for 10th February 2026. This stage serves as a preliminary market engagement notice (MEN) to assess supplier solutions and capabilities before advancing to a tender phase.

This opportunity presents potential growth avenues for businesses involved in manufacturing and engineering design, particularly those specialising in pressure-related valve solutions and research and development services. The contract value is estimated at £100,000, offering a significant financial opportunity for qualified suppliers. Given that this process is at the planning and engagement stages, companies interested in participating have the chance to influence final tender requirements and offer insights into procurement strategies, making it an ideal scenario for innovative and flexible businesses capable of meeting the technical demands of industrial fusion solutions.

## Notice

This MEN aims to gather information from potential suppliers on solutions and capabilities in relation to Manufacture of a Fast-Acting Gate Valve Prototype. 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:-Pressure-reducing%2C-control%2C-check-or-safety-valves./R3PF3T8T72 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/respond/R3PF3T8T72

### Planning Information

This MEN aims to gather information from potential suppliers on solutions and capabilities in relation to Manufacture of a Fast-Acting Gate Valve Prototype. 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/002887-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Jul 2026 - 25 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 42131140 - Pressure-reducing, control, check or safety valves
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2026 at 19:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002887-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002887-2026
  13th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/respond/R3PF3T8T72
- https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Pressure-reducing%2C-control%2C-check-or-safety-valves./R3PF3T8T72
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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