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UK Fusion Energy Ltd: Large Scale DED Additive Manufacturing of Structural Steels

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Notice Summary
Title: Large Scale DED Additive Manufacturing of Structural Steels
Notice type: UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice
Authority: UK Fusion Energy 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: 21/01/2026 15:02

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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



Tenders received:

0


Tenders assessed:

0


Tenders from SMEs:

0


Tenders from VCSEs:

0




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).
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https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1008196792

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/respond/JNN7M9633A


Total value (estimated):


GBP 300,000 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





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