UK Fusion Energy Ltd: Isotope Adjustment System- Thermal Cycling Absorption Process

Contracting authority

Contracting authority:

UK Fusion Energy Ltd

Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PCRM-7973-DCBL

Address:

Culham Campus, Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
UK

Contact name:

Operational Procurement

Email:

operationalprocurement.step@ukifs.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Website:

Not provided

Organisation type:

BODY_PUBLIC

Devolved regulations that apply:

None

Procedure

Procedure type:

Below threshold - open competition

Dynamic market:

Not provided

Tenders received:

0

Tenders assessed:

0

Tenders from SMEs:

0

Tenders from VCSEs:

0

Special regime:

None

Scope

Title:

Isotope Adjustment System- Thermal Cycling Absorption Process

Reference number:

PP-UKFE-163

Main category:

SERVICES

Description:

UKFE is looking to develop the ability of TCAP within a Fuel Cycle to adjust the isotopic composition of tritium, deuterium and separate protium of continuous mixed isotopic feed within the STEP Fuel Cycle to ensure the delivery of STEP within the 2040s. To support this goal, the fuel cycle will perform a closed loop process: it will inject fuel into the plasma, capture the unspent fuel from the exhaust, purify it, separate and re-inject it within the plasma, ensuring efficient tritium recycling. There are multiple gas separations to be performed within the fuel cycle system, for which testing is required in some areas to support the appropriate selection and design of separation technologies.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Research%2C-testing-and-scientific-technical-simulator./869ZZ4ZS25

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://ukfe.delta-esourcing.com/respond/869ZZ4ZS25

Total value (estimated):

GBP 0 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated):

08/07/2026 to 02/09/2026

CPV classifications:

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator.

42000000 - Industrial machinery.

42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery.

73100000 - Research and experimental development services.

Delivery regions:

UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Participation

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

No

Engagement

Engagement deadline:

02/09/2026

Engagement status:

The engagement has not yet been carried out.

Engagement process description:

To respond to this MEN, please complete and submit Appendix 1: Questionnaire via the facility in the Delta portal by 5pm on 02/09/2026.

Early responses would be appreciated to help inform planning decisions.
If you experience any difficulties with the portal, please contact the portal helpdesk helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com cc operationalprocurement.step@ukifs.uk
Information obtained from responses to Appendix 1: Questionnaire will help UKFE understand current market capabilities and shape the scope, direction, and design of the future procurement activities. If you have any questions about this MEN, please contact UKFE through the Delta portal. We are keen to engage with suppliers to assist with the MEN completion if needed, to ensure quality responses enabling us to shape the future requirement and procurement.

This Notice does not constitute a formal commitment to procure. The Authority reserves the right to cancel, amend, or delay this notice, in whole or part, at any stage, without incurring any liability or obligation to any party

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