---
title: "UKAEA project (FATHOM-2)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066e06"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2026-03-18"
---

# UKAEA project (FATHOM-2)

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066e06

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham, located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, is the buyer for the UKAEA project (FATHOM-2), which falls under the public authority sub-central government category. The project pertains to the procurement of magnets within the goods sector, reflecting a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. This contract, valued at £80,000 net, was awarded to Tokamak Energy Ltd and spans from 26th November 2024 to 31st July 2025. The document providing contract details was published on 18th March 2026.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities for companies involved in the manufacturing or supply of specialised goods, particularly in the area of magnets. With the procurement method involving direct engagement of suppliers, enterprises such as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in innovative energy solutions could leverage this award to expand their portfolios and enhance market visibility. The procurement process is particularly advantageous for firms geared towards collaboration with universities and research institutions in the United Kingdom.

## Notice

UKAEA project (FATHOM-2). as per ssa process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024779-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOKAMAK ENERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31630000 - Magnets

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 15:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024779-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024779-2026
  18th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.birmingham.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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