Scope
Reference
UKIFS-458
Description
UKIFS is seeking to procure a suitable Suppliers that can provide access to a small-scale flow reactor instrument or test rig to perform characterisation experiments on solid materials. The test requirement is to perform absorption breakthrough analysis to verify the effectiveness of getter materials at removal of contaminants from a flowing noble gas stream. The contaminants involved are hydrogen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxygen & nitrogen. The supplier will be responsible for providing access to or procuring the necessary instrumentation to host these tests and performing a programme of tests for four sample materials with two gas mixtures.
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Total value (estimated)
- £80,000 excluding VAT
- £96,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 17 May 2026 to 30 November 2026
- 6 months, 15 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 24111000 - Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen
- 38420000 - Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases
- 38432100 - Gas-analysis apparatus
- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 March 2026, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
8 April 2026, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Publication date of tender notice (estimated): 22/02/2026 Tender submission deadline: 27/03/2026 Time: 15:00
Submission address and any special instructions: All submission must be submitted by 15:00 on the 27th March of 2026 though the Delta tender platform.
Any correspondence should be completed through the Delta Tender Platform
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical and Quality | Technical Capability |
Quality | 65% |
| Price for Service | Price |
Price | 25% |
| Social Value | Social Value |
Quality | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
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)