Scope
Reference
UKIFS-450
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/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Steel./JNN7M9633A
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Total value (estimated)
- £300 excluding VAT
- £360,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 March 2026 to 30 June 2026
- 3 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
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 locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
30 January 2026
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.
Contracting authority
UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCRM-7973-DCBL
Culham Science Centre, Abingdon
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)