---
title: "Procurement of 316L(N)-IG Austenitic Stainless-Steel plates"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065919"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065919"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065919.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065919.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD"
published: "2026-05-06"
---

# Procurement of 316L(N)-IG Austenitic Stainless-Steel plates

Buyer: UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065919

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065919)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065919.json)

## Summary

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, based in Abingdon, United Kingdom, was seeking submissions for the procurement of 316L(N)-IG Austenitic Stainless-Steel plates, applicable under the industry category of metal ores and alloys. The tender, identified by UKIFS 425, was initially in the planning stage with a submission deadline set for 27th March 2026. The procurement method was an open competition, seeking individual organisations or consortia to participate, and interested parties were required to submit their proposals through the Delta eSourcing platform. However, this tender has since been withdrawn as of 6th May 2026, with none of the supplier submissions fully meeting the procurement requirements.

This opportunity initially presented potential for businesses within the metal and alloy sector to engage with a public undertaking, specifically in an open competition setting nicely suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their portfolio in specialised material supplies. Despite the cancellation, businesses capable of supplying advanced stainless-steel materials and conducting material testing and qualification could benefit from future opportunities, given the ongoing interest and previously set procurement framework. Maintaining an active presence on platforms like Delta eSourcing could position businesses well for emerging tenders in similar sectors.

## Notice

UKIFS is seeking to procure a suitable Suppliers (an individual organisations or a consortium with a lead supplier) to procure 316L(N)-IG (ITER grade austenitic stainless steel) to conduct onward joining trials, material testing, and materials qualification. The product form of interest to support the trials is based on plate. The definitive details are given in the Tender Documentation. All tender should be Submitted by 27th of March 2026 at 15:00 by uploading into the Delta system For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Metal-ores-and-alloys./64FPWMZVC5 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/respond/64FPWMZVC5

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041391-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | 22 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 May 2026 - 8 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Withdrawn |
| Lots status | Withdrawn |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 14600000 - Metal ores and alloys
- 14622000 - Steel
- 14700000 - Basic metals
- 45223210 - Structural steelworks

## Release History

- 6 May 2026 at 09:36 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041391-2026
- 20 Feb 2026 at 12:06 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015629-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041391-2026
  6th May 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015629-2026
  20th February 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/respond/64FPWMZVC5
- https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Metal-ores-and-alloys./64FPWMZVC5
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065919. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065919.json.