UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise
| Notice Summary |
|---|
| Title: | Low Activation Tungsten Carbide for In-vessel Applications – PP-UKIFS-431 |
| Notice type: | UK4: Tender notice |
| Authority: | UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd |
| Nature of contract: | Supplies |
| Procedure: | Above threshold - Open procedure |
| Short Description: | UKIFS is running a procurement process to identify a suitably qualified Supplier for the provision of Low Activation Tungsten Carbide for In-vessel Applications. UKIFS is seeking to procure a suitable Suppliers (an individual organisations or a consortium with a lead supplier) to procure a series of small-batch low-activation tungsten carbide pieces for characterisation, testing and down-selection for in-vessel applications. Up to five of the most promising grades proposed by eligible suppliers which meet the required specification thresholds will be selected |
| Published: | 25/11/2025 12:42 |
View Full Notice
Scope
Description: UKIFS is running a procurement process to identify a suitably qualified Supplier for the provision of Low Activation Tungsten Carbide for In-vessel Applications.
UKIFS is seeking to procure a suitable Suppliers (an individual organisations or a consortium with a lead supplier) to procure a series of small-batch low-activation tungsten carbide pieces for characterisation, testing and down-selection for in-vessel applications. Up to five of the most promising grades proposed by eligible suppliers which meet the required specification thresholds will be selected
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./GPT5D3MYF2
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/respond/GPT5D3MYF2
Total value (estimated):
GBP 400,000 excluding VAT GBP 480,000 including VAT
Description
Contract dates (estimated)
10/02/2026 to 10/08/2026
CPV Classifications:
14600000 - Metal ores and alloys. 14620000 - Alloys 14750000 - Cadmium, lutetium, hafnium, tantalum and tungsten. 14755000 - Tungsten.
Contract can be extended:
No
Extension Date:
Delivery regions:
UK UNITED KINGDOM
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Technical and Quality / Weighting: 65
Quality criterion - Name: Pricing Schedule / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Submission
Enquiry deadline: 10/12/2025 Time: 15:00Tender submission deadline: 22/12/2025 Time: 15:00
Submission address and any special instructions: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
An electronic auction will be used: No
Languages that may be used for submission: English, Award decision date (estimated): 06/02/2026
Procedure
Procedure type: Open procedure
Contracting authority
UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, PCRM-7973-DCBL
Culham Science Centre, Abingdon, Abingdon, OX14 3DB, United Kingdom
Tel. 07852001696, Email: operationalprocurement.step@ukifs.uk
Contact: Bruce Kirkwood
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-industrial-fusion-solutions
Organisation type: BODY_PUBLIC
Devolved regulations that apply: None
View any Notice Addenda
Scope
Description: UKIFS is running a procurement process to identify a suitably qualified Supplier for the provision of Low Activation Tungsten Carbide for In-vessel Applications.
UKIFS is seeking to procure a suitable Suppliers (an individual organisations or a consortium with a lead supplier) to procure a series of small-batch low-activation tungsten carbide pieces for characterisation, testing and down-selection for in-vessel applications. Up to five of the most promising grades proposed by eligible suppliers which meet the required specification thresholds will be selected
To view this notice, please click here:
https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1006632823
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/respond/GPT5D3MYF2
Total value (estimated):
GBP 400,000 excluding VAT GBP 480,000 including VAT
Contract Details
Contract 1
Contract value: GBP 97,200 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold: Yes
Award decision date: 14/01/2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed: 13/02/2026
Contract dates (estimated): 16/02/2026 to 10/08/2026
Main procurement category: SUPPLIES
CPV classifications:
14600000 - Metal ores and alloys.
14620000 - Alloys
14750000 - Cadmium, lutetium, hafnium, tantalum and tungsten.
14755000 - Tungsten.
Supplier
Supplier: Hyperion Material & Technologies (UK) Ltd
13th Floor, One Angle Court, London
London
EC2R 7HJ
UK
Email: elena.tarres@hyperionmt.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Contract: 1
Supplier: Element Six GmbH
Städeweg 18,, Burghaun,
Burghaum
36151
DE
Email: darius.mueller@e6.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Contract: 2
Procedure
Procedure type: Open procedure