Concept Design of a Laser Induced Desorption System for Measuring First Wall Retention in STEP

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions LtdcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-068157Procurement Act 2023planning
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Estimated value

£75k

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

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Published

13 Apr 2026

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Description

The following summary is not intended as a complete or definitive specification of the requirement. A purpose of this engagement is to seek information from the market to help refine our understanding and aid the development of a future specification. UK Fusion Energy Ltd (UKFE) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) Group, responsible for STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) programme to deliver the UK's prototype fusion energy plant. This MEN aims to gather information from potential suppliers on solutions and capabilities in relation to the provision of a concept design and experimental plan of a Laser Induced Desorption Quadrupole Mass Spectrometry (LID-QMS) system for measuring first wall retention. This is not a request for quotation but a preliminary stage to assess the market. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Engineering-services./685N4M6E65 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/respond/685N4M6E65

Scope

Reference
PP-UKFE-572
Total value
£75,000 excluding VAT
£90,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
15 Aug 2026 to 31 Mar 2027
Main category
services
CPV classifications
71300000
71320000
71600000
73100000
73111000
73120000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom