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title: "Structural Materials Baseline Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064d0c"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-02-10"
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# Structural Materials Baseline Testing

Buyer: UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064d0c

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## Summary

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, located in Abingdon, has completed a procurement process titled "Structural Materials Baseline Testing" under the category of research services. The procurement involved direct contracting without competition with the University of Manchester, a large supplier, for services at the Dalton Cumbria Facility. The contract period spans from 23rd to 26th February 2026, with the award confirmed as active since 10th February 2026. The location for delivery includes the United Kingdom, and the procurement process was conducted below the threshold with a gross value of £90,010.37.

This tender offers unique opportunities for businesses specialising in research, testing, and scientific technical simulators, as well as research laboratory services, to foster collaboration and innovation in the scientific industry. Suppliers with relevant technical expertise, particularly large enterprises like universities, are well-suited to compete in such projects. By engaging in these services, companies can enhance their capabilities and expand their profiles within the specified scientific domains. This presents potential growth avenues for entities interested in contributing to cutting-edge research facilities and services in the UK.

## Notice

Structural Materials Baseline Testing at Dalton Cumbria Facility. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1013287726

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012070-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £75,008 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 16:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012070-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012070-2026
  10th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1013287726
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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