---
title: "CuCrZr Alloy Market Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06728c"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK FUSION ENERGY LTD"
published: "2026-03-24"
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# CuCrZr Alloy Market Engagement

Buyer: UK FUSION ENERGY LTD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06728c

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## Summary

The contracting process initiated by UK Fusion Energy Ltd, located at Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, pertains to the procurement of CuCrZr alloy, primarily classified under metal ores and alloys. Currently in the planning stage, this market engagement aims to gather insights from potential suppliers on their solution capabilities regarding the use of CuCrZr as a heat sink for plasma-facing components. Interested parties must submit their responses via the Delta tender platform by 15:00 on 14th of April 2026. The contract period is scheduled between 31st August and 31st December 2026.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in the production and development of metal alloys and components to expand their offerings and secure a contract valued at £115,000. Companies with experience in manufacturing and developing heat sink solutions in various forms—plates, bars, and tubes—would be particularly well-positioned to benefit from this engagement. By participating, businesses can showcase their capabilities and potentially establish partnerships with UK Fusion Energy Ltd, catering to the growing demand for advanced materials in the energy sector.

## Notice

This Market Engagement Notice (MEN) aims to gather information from potential suppliers on solutions and capabilities in relation to the procurement and provision of CuCrZr alloy. This is not a request for quotation but a preliminary stage to assess the market. UKIFS wish to investigate the use of CuCrZr as heat sink for several plasma-facing components and suppliers capabilities in heat sink development in various forms: plates, bars and tubes and in doing UKIFS wish to develop an overview of the markets availability. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Metal-ores-and-alloys./Z32589C4DR To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Z32589C4DR

### Planning Information

All submission must be submitted by 15:00 on the 14th of April 2026 though the Delta tender platform.
Any correspondence should be completed through the Delta Tender Platform
https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026734-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,000 |
| 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 FUSION ENERGY 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

### Codes

- 14600000 - Metal ores and alloys
- 14620000 - Alloys

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 11:54 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026734-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026734-2026
  24th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Z32589C4DR
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Metal-ores-and-alloys./Z32589C4DR
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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