UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise
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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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Scope
Scope: Large Scale DED Additive Manufacturing of Structural Steels
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
Engagement
Engagement deadline
30/01/2026
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.
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