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Large Scale DED Additive Manufacturing of Structural Steels

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 5 Oct 2026, 04:28.

Opportunity overview

The scope of this procurement is to assess technological capabilities relevant to STEP requirements in Large Scale Additive Manufacturing (AM) of structural steels, with a primary focus on 316L steel. We are seeking a full end‑to‑end solution encompassing design for AM, modelling, high‑rate manufacturing, post‑processing, and non‑destructive examination (NDE). To view this notice, please click here: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1008196792

Classification

  • CPV14622000 — Steel
  • CPV38500000 — Checking and testing apparatus
  • CPV44615100 — Steel pressure vessels
  • CPV45214620 — Research and testing facilities construction work
  • CPV45223210 — Structural steelworks
  • CPV51230000 — Installation services of testing equipment
  • CPV71630000 — Technical inspection and testing services
  • CPV71632000 — Technical testing services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
UKIFS-450
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Status
planning

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning

Contract period

Starts
31 Mar 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Jun 2026, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
14622000
Description
Steel
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
38500000
Description
Checking and testing apparatus
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
44615100
Description
Steel pressure vessels
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
45214620
Description
Research and testing facilities construction work
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
45223210
Description
Structural steelworks
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
51230000
Description
Installation services of testing equipment
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
71630000
Description
Technical inspection and testing services
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
71632000
Description
Technical testing services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
The engagement has not yet been carried out. Engagement process description: All submission mut be submitted by 15:00 on the 29th of January 2026 though the Delta tender platform. Suppliers responding to this PME will have the opportunity to contribute insights that may shape the final tender requirements. All answers and correspondence will be used for market sounding purposes only and will be treated confidentially.
Due
30 Jan 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
005460-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
21 Jan 2026, 16:05
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd
Id
GB-PPON-PCRM-7973-DCBL

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PCRM-7973-DCBL

Address

Street Address
Culham Science Centre, Abingdon
Locality
Abingdon
Postal Code
OX14 3DB
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKJ14

Contact

Name
Bruce Kirkwood
Telephone
07852001696

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicUndertaking
Description
Public undertaking

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Abingdon · UKJ14 · OX14 3DB · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 003749-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 005460-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·