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UK Fusion Energy Ltd: Low Activation Tungsten Carbide for In-vessel Applications – PP-UKIFS-431

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Notice Summary
Title: Low Activation Tungsten Carbide for In-vessel Applications – PP-UKIFS-431
Notice type: UK4: Tender notice
Authority: UK Fusion Energy 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
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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:

Yes



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 – PP-UKIFS-431


Reference number:

PP UKIFS 431


Main procurement category:

SUPPLIES


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





Description:

Not provided





Suitable for SMEs:

Yes


Suitable for VCSEs:

Yes




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



Delivery regions:


UK - UNITED KINGDOM



Award criteria:


Name: Technical and Quality / Weighting: 65

Name: Pricing Schedule / Weighting: 25

Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10







Documents



Associated tender documents:


Not provided


Technical specifications:


Not provided



Submission




Enquiry deadline:

10/12/2025 Time: 15:00


Tender 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



Other information



Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

Not provided


Technical ability conditions of participation:

Not provided


Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):

Yes


Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):

Yes


A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:

Yes



Other organisations


Not provided

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Contracting Authorities




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:

Yes



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 – PP-UKIFS-431


Reference number:

PP UKIFS 431


Main procurement category:

SUPPLIES


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 value:

GBP 480,000 including VAT



Contract Details



Contract 1


Title:

Low Activation Tungsten Carbide for In-vessel Applications – PP-UKIFS-431


Reference number:

Not provided


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.



Delivery regions:


UK - UNITED KINGDOM



Assessment summaries sent:

16/01/2026



Supplier




Supplier:

Hyperion Material & Technologies (UK) Ltd


Companies House:

11233229


Address:


13th Floor, One Angle Court, London
London
EC2R 7HJ
UK


Email:

elena.tarres@hyperionmt.com


Telephone:

Not provided


Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No


Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No


Supported employment provider:

No


Public service mutual:

No






Supplier:

Element Six GmbH


Companies House:

PDCC-2677-RNVZ


Address:


Städeweg 18,, Burghaun,
Burghaum
36151
DE


Email:

darius.mueller@e6.com


Telephone:

Not provided


Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No


Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No


Supported employment provider:

No


Public service mutual:

No





Other organisations


Not provided

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