UK-Abingdon: Metal ores and alloys.

Scope

Scope: Palladium-Silver Alloy Procurement

Description:

UKIFS is seeking to identify and gather information from suppliers with the capability to support the early procurement of PdAg alloy (specifically in a 75/25% composition) for the STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) Fuel Cycle development programme. This includes the supply of the alloy in various forms, such as tubes, sheets, and foils.
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./6P6U7P57T7

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6P6U7P57T7

Total value (estimated):

GBP 375,000 excluding VAT GBP 450,000 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

18/12/2025 to 31/03/2026

CPV Classifications:

14600000 - Metal ores and alloys.
14620000 - Alloys

Delivery regions:

UK UNITED KINGDOM

Engagement

Engagement deadline
08/10/2025
The engagement has not yet been carried out.Engagement process description:
All submission mut be submitted by 15:00 on the 8th of October though the Delta tender platform.

Suppliers responding to this PME will have the opportunity to contribute insights that may shape the final tender requirements. All answers and correspondence will be used for market sounding purposes only and will be treated confidentially.

Contracting authority

UK Industrial Solutions Ltd, PCRM-7973-DCBL
Culham Science Centre, Abingdon, Abingdon, OX14 3DB, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 (0)1235 464381, Email: operationalprocurement.step@ukifs.uk
Contact: Bruce Kirkwood

Organisation type: BODY_PUBLIC
Devolved regulations that apply: None