Scope
Reference
PP-UKIFS-487
Description
UKIFS is seeking to procure a suitable supplier to deliver the services contract for the Two Gyrotrons for the MAST -U EBW II upgrade. In order to validate some of the microwave technologies, including Electron Bernstein Waves (EBW), experiments are being carried out on UKAEA's MAST Upgrade Spherical Tokamak in Culham, Oxfordshire.
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https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Microwave-tubes-and-equipment./JKF3U78P65
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Total value (estimated)
- £7,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 20 April 2026 to 29 September 2028
- 2 years, 5 months, 10 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 31711420 - Microwave tubes and equipment
- 31711422 - Microwave equipment
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
17 March 2026, 5:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
25 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
3 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| PSQ | Pass/Fail |
Price |
Weighting description
PSQ attached for completion
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Step 1 - PSQ
Step 2 - ITT ( For shortlisted Suppliers)
Contracting authority
UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd.
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCRM-7973-DCBL
Culham Campus, Abingdon
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
United Kingdom
Telephone: 00000000000
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)