UK Fusion Energy Ltd: Low activation tungsten carbide for in-vessel applications

Contracting authority

Contracting authority:

UK Industrial 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:

+44 (0)1235 464381

Website:

Not provided

Organisation type:

MINISTRY

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:

Low activation tungsten carbide for in-vessel applications

Reference number:

PP-UKIFS-428

Main category:

SUPPLIES

Additional procurement type:

SERVICES

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

Participation

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

Yes

Engagement

Engagement deadline:

08/10/2025

Engagement status:

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.

Submission

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