UK-Abingdon: Metal ores and alloys.

Scope

Scope: Low activation tungsten carbide for in-vessel applications

Description:

The current MEN aims to gather information on relevant interested organisations (and their capabilities and expertise) that would be interested in contributing to the delivery of the second phase of the STEP programme (2025-2030) on an aspect related to low-activation WC for in-vessel applications.

UKIFS is planning to procure small quantities (~5 kg) each of multiple grades of low-activation WC within required property thresholds detailed in the material specification below. Three of the most promising grades proposed by suppliers, that are within the specification thresholds, will be procured following a tender process. These grades will be characterised, tested and irradiated to determine their suitability for STEP in-vessel applications. UKIFS will lead the delivery of this testing campaign over the next 4 years through collaboration and/or subcontracting, leading to a decision on a baseline grade of low-activation WC
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./E758V33CB7

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/respond/E758V33CB7

Total value (estimated):

GBP 200,000 excluding VAT GBP 240,000 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

30/11/2025 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: MINISTRY
Devolved regulations that apply: None