Scope
Reference
PP-UKIFS-458
Description
The aims to identify potential suppliers and testing capability for the provision of gas sorption analysis within a fixed bed flow reactor instrument or testing rig.
The purpose of this document is to provide information on the testing campaign required in sufficient detail to identify a suitable instrument, rig or facility to host a testing campaign. An overview of the testing capabilities for packed-bed flow reactors is requested to define a subsequent tender specification that aligns the availability of sample materials with instrumentation capability to realise a feasible testing campaign.
UKIFS will supply material samples for testing in kind according to the conditions outlined in Table 1 of the Market Engagement Document Provided
The start date of the subsequent contract that may be placed to perform the testing would be within the month of November 2025. and contractual end date will be 31st of March 2026.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Industrial-gases./4K2H8TN2J8
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Total value (estimated)
- £80,000 excluding VAT
- £96,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 November 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 4 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 24110000 - Industrial gases
- 24111000 - Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen
- 24111200 - Rare 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
- 71632000 - Technical testing services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
31 January 2026
Engagement process description
All submission must be submitted by 15:00 on the 14th of November 2025 though the Delta tender platform.
Any correspondence should be completed through the Delta Tender Platform
All interested suppliers should respond to this MEN this is an the opportunity to contribute your insights that may shape any final tender requirements. All answers and correspondence will be used for market sounding purposes only and will be treated confidentially
Contracting authority
UK Industrial Solutions Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCRM-7973-DCBL
Culham Science Centre, Abingdon
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Bruce Kirkwood
Telephone: +44 (0)1235 464381
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government