UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise
| Notice Summary |
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| Title: | Large Scale DED Additive Manufacturing of Structural Steels |
| Notice type: | UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice |
| Authority: | UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd |
| Nature of contract: | Services |
| Procedure: | Above threshold - Open procedure |
| Short Description: | The scope of this procurement is to assess technological capabilities relevant to STEP requirements in Large Scale Additive Manufacturing (AM) of structural steels, with a primary focus on 316L steel. We are seeking a full end‑to‑end solution encompassing design for AM, modelling, high‑rate manufacturing, post‑processing, and non‑destructive examination (NDE). |
| Published: | 16/01/2026 10:00 |
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Contracting authority
- Contracting authority:
- UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number:
- PCRM-7973-DCBL
- Address:
Culham Science Centre, Abingdon
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
UK- Contact name:
- Bruce Kirkwood
- Email:
- operationalprocurement.step@ukifs.uk
- Telephone:
- 07852001696
- Website:
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-industrial-fusion-solutions
- Organisation type:
- BODY_PUBLIC
- Devolved regulations that apply:
- None
Procedure
- Procedure type:
Open procedure- Preliminary market engagement conducted:
- Not provided
- Special regime:
None
Scope
- Title:
- Large Scale DED Additive Manufacturing of Structural Steels
- Reference number:
- UKIFS-450
- Main category:
- SERVICES
- Description:
- The scope of this procurement is to assess technological capabilities relevant to STEP requirements in Large Scale Additive Manufacturing (AM) of structural steels, with a primary focus on 316L steel. We are seeking a full end‑to‑end solution encompassing design for AM, modelling, high‑rate manufacturing, post‑processing, and non‑destructive examination (NDE).
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Steel./JNN7M9633A
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/respond/JNN7M9633A - Total value (estimated):
GBP 300 excluding VAT
GBP 360,000 including VAT- Contract dates (estimated):
- 31/03/2026 to 30/06/2026
- CPV classifications:
14622000 - Steel.
38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus.
44615100 - Steel pressure vessels.
45214620 - Research and testing facilities construction work.
45223210 - Structural steelworks.
51230000 - Installation services of testing equipment.
71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services.
71632000 - Technical testing services.- Delivery regions:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Participation
- Suitable for SMEs:
- Yes
- Suitable for VCSEs:
- Yes
Engagement
- Engagement deadline:
- 30/01/2026
- Engagement status:
The engagement has not yet been carried out.- Engagement process description:
- The engagement has not yet been carried out. Engagement process description:
All submission mut be submitted by 15:00 on the 29th of January 2026 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.
Submission
Other organisations
Not provided