Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-06074e
- Published by:
- UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd
- Authority ID:
- AA86223
- Publication date:
- 17 January 2026
- Deadline date:
- 30 January 2026
- Notice type:
- UK2
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
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./JNN7M9633ATo respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/respond/JNN7M9633A
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
UKIFS-450
Procurement 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)
300.00 GBP Excluding VAT
360000.00 GBP Including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
31 March 2026, 00:00AM to 30 June 2026, 23:59PM
Contracting authority
UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd
Identification register:
Address 1: Culham Science Centre, Abingdon
Town/City: Abingdon
Postcode: OX14 3DB
Country: United Kingdom
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCRM-7973-DCBL
NUTS code: UKJ14
Contact name: Bruce Kirkwood
Email: operationalprocurement.step@ukifs.uk
Telephone: 07852001696
Organisation type: Public undertaking
Procedure
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 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
Contract start date (estimated)
31 March 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 June 2026, 23:59PM
Engagement
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.
Due date
30 January 2026, 23:59PM
Has the engagement period already ended?
No
Coding
Commodity categories
| ID |
Title
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Parent category
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| 38500000 |
Checking and testing apparatus |
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) |
| 51230000 |
Installation services of testing equipment |
Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating |
| 45214620 |
Research and testing facilities construction work |
Construction work for buildings relating to education and research |
| 14622000 |
Steel |
Alloys |
| 44615100 |
Steel pressure vessels |
Pressure vessels |
| 45223210 |
Structural steelworks |
Structures construction work |
| 71630000 |
Technical inspection and testing services |
Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services |
| 71632000 |
Technical testing services |
Technical inspection and testing services |
Delivery locations
| ID |
Description
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| 100 |
UK - All |
Alert region restrictions
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Description
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
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