--- title: "Large Scale DED Additive Manufacturing of Structural Steels" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06074e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06074e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06074e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06074e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD" published: "2026-01-21" --- # Large Scale DED Additive Manufacturing of Structural Steels Buyer: UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06074e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06074e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06074e.json) ## Summary UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Large Scale DED Additive Manufacturing of Structural Steels." This project, based in Abingdon at the Culham Science Centre, focuses on assessing technological capabilities relevant to the STEP project in Large Scale Additive Manufacturing of structural steels, particularly 316L steel. The procurement involves services such as design for AM, modelling, manufacturing, post-processing, and non-destructive examination. The planned contract period is from 31st March 2026 to 30th June 2026, with a submission deadline for initial engagement responses by 3:00 PM on 29th January 2026 through the Delta tender platform. The procurement is categorised under services and involves substantial aspects of steelworks and technical testing services, with a gross amount of £360,000. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the additive manufacturing and steel production sectors, particularly those with expertise in providing end-to-end AM solutions and technical testing services. Companies that specialize in developing and refining steel structures using advanced manufacturing techniques such as DED could see substantial growth by engaging with this project. This engagement allows businesses not only to potentially secure a lucrative contract but also to influence the requirements of the final tender through their market insights during the preliminary engagement phase. ## Notice The scope of this procurement is to assess technological capabilities relevant to STEP requirements in Large Scale Additive Manufacturing (AM) of structural steels, with a primary focus on 316L steel. We are seeking a full end-to-end solution encompassing design for AM, modelling, high-rate manufacturing, post-processing, and non-destructive examination (NDE). To view this notice, please click here: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1008196792 ### Planning Information The engagement has not yet been carried out. Engagement process description: All submission mut be submitted by 15:00 on the 29th of January 2026 though the Delta tender platform. Suppliers responding to this PME 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005460-2026 | | 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 | 21 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | 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 - 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 14622000 - Steel - 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus - 44615100 - Steel pressure vessels - 45214620 - Research and testing facilities construction work - 45223210 - Structural steelworks - 51230000 - Installation services of testing equipment - 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services - 71632000 - Technical testing services ## Release History - 21 Jan 2026 at 16:05 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005460-2026 - 16 Jan 2026 at 10:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003749-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005460-2026 21st January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003749-2026 16th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1008196792 - 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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