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

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd

Buyer Address: Culham Science Centre, Abingdon, Abingdon, UKJ14, OX14 3DB, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Bruce Kirkwood

Contact Email: operationalprocurement.step@ukifs.uk

Contact Telephone: 07852001696

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
400000.0 GBP
Gross: 480000.0 GBP
Published
25 Nov 2025, 14:05
Deadline
22 Dec 2025, 15:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
14600000 - Metal ores and alloys
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076887-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 400,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 480,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-02-10T00:00:00+00:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-08-10T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical and Quality (65%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Pricing Schedule (25%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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