Scope
Reference
PP UKIFS 431
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
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Contract 1. Low Activation Tungsten Carbide for In-vessel Applications – PP-UKIFS-431
Suppliers (2)
Contract value
- £81,000 excluding VAT
- £97,200 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
14 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
16 January 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
13 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 February 2026 to 10 August 2026
- 5 months, 23 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 14600000 - Metal ores and alloys
- 14620000 - Alloys
- 14750000 - Cadmium, lutetium, hafnium, tantalum and tungsten
- 14755000 - Tungsten
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 2 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
Element Six GmbH
Städeweg 18,, Burghaun,
Burghaum
36151
Germany
Email: darius.mueller@e6.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Low Activation Tungsten Carbide for In-vessel Applications - PP-UKIFS-431
Hyperion Material & Technologies (UK) Ltd
13th Floor, One Angle Court, London
London
EC2R 7HJ
United Kingdom
Email: elena.tarres@hyperionmt.com
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Low Activation Tungsten Carbide for In-vessel Applications - PP-UKIFS-431
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)