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title: "Procurement of Testing Campaign Using a Packed Bed Flow Reactor - PP-UKIFS- 458"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065c79"
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buyer: "UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD"
published: "2026-02-25"
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# Procurement of Testing Campaign Using a Packed Bed Flow Reactor - PP-UKIFS- 458

Buyer: UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065c79

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## Summary

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, located at Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, United Kingdom, is seeking suppliers through an open procurement method for a testing campaign using a packed bed flow reactor. The tender, titled "Procurement of Testing Campaign Using a Packed Bed Flow Reactor – PP-UKIFS- 458," is within the services category, specifically technical testing and consultancy with applications including hydrogen and noble gases analysis. Key dates include a tender submission deadline on 27th March 2026 at 15:00, following an enquiry period that closes on 11th March 2026. The procurement process is in the tender stage, offering a gross contract value of £96,000.

This tender offers a compelling opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific testing instruments and gases analysis, with a focus on technical capability in flow measurement and gas purity testing. Well-suited companies include those experienced in providing or developing gas-analysis apparatus, flow reactors, and consultancy services within the scientific research field. Participating in this tender could support business growth, allowing suppliers to showcase their expertise in handling contaminants such as hydrogen and carbon gases, ultimately driving advancements in the fusion industry.

## Notice

UKIFS is seeking to procure a suitable Suppliers that can provide access to a small-scale flow reactor instrument or test rig to perform characterisation experiments on solid materials. The test requirement is to perform absorption breakthrough analysis to verify the effectiveness of getter materials at removal of contaminants from a flowing noble gas stream. The contaminants involved are hydrogen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxygen & nitrogen. The supplier will be responsible for providing access to or procuring the necessary instrumentation to host these tests and performing a programme of tests for four sample materials with two gas mixtures. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Hydrogen%2C-argon%2C-rare-gases%2C-nitrogen-and-oxygen./73CTH88WC9 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/respond/73CTH88WC9

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017057-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 May 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 24111000 - Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen
- 38420000 - Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases
- 38432100 - Gas-analysis apparatus
- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 16:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017057-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017057-2026
  25th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/respond/73CTH88WC9
- https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Hydrogen%2C-argon%2C-rare-gases%2C-nitrogen-and-oxygen./73CTH88WC9
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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