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Scope

Reference

PP-UKIFS-566

Description

The STEP Fuel Cycle (FC) system requires advanced technologies for hydrogen separation and recovery. The aim of this investigation is to demonstrate the manufacturability of palladium silver membrane assemblies. This will be achieved through conducting annealing trials, brazing trails, and diffusion bonding trials. The effect of these processes on the alloy and its properties will be evaluated through microstructural characterisation and hardness testing, respectively. These techniques will then be used to manufacture membrane assemblies which will be inspected and delivered to UKFE for subsequent testing. The objectives of this investigation are to conduct the following:

1. Tube characterisation, characterise and test the different batches of palladium silver membrane tubes, including microscopy and hardness testing, as received.

2. Annealing trials, refine and execute the process control variables for the annealing of the palladium silver membrane tubes. The effects of annealing on the alloy shall be characterised via microscopy and hardness testing.

3. Brazing trials, refine and execute the process control variables for the brazing of palladium silver membrane tubes to steel fittings.

4. Diffusion bonding trials, develop and execute the process control variables for the diffusion bonding of palladium silver membrane tubes to steel fittings.

5. Destructive testing, to complete the manufacture, inspection, and destructive testing of brazed and diffusion bonded assemblies. The microstructure and hardness of the of the joint shall be evaluated cross-sectionally.

6. Assembly manufacture, the manufacture of membrane assemblies (Figure 1) via annealing, brazing or diffusion bonding.

7. Assembly inspection, refine and execute an inspection regime on all assemblies.

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Total value (estimated)

• 拢195,000 excluding VAT
• 拢234,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

• 22 July 2026 to 22 January 2028
• 1 year, 6 months, 1 day

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

• 71620000 - Analysis services
• 71632000 - Technical testing services
• 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
• 73111000 - Research laboratory services

Contract locations

• UK - United Kingdom

Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission

Enquiry deadline

22 June 2026, 12:30pm

Tender submission deadline

29 June 2026, 12:30pm

Submission address and any special instructions

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

9 July 2026

Award criteria

Other information

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Documents

Associated tender documents

UKIFS - Open Procedure ITT PP-UKIFS-566.docx

Appendix 1- Specification.pdf

Appendix 2- Evaluation Questionnaire.docx

Appendix 4 - UKFE Short Form Goods and Services Agreement non-framework.docx

Appendix 3- Pricing Response Schedule.xlsx

Appendix 5 - Procurement Specific Questionnaire.docx

Appendix 6 - Form of tender.docx

Appendix 7 - Commercially sensitive information.docx

Contracting authority

UK Fusion Energy Ltd

• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCRM-7973-DCBL

Culham Science Centre

Abingdon

OX14 3DB

United Kingdom

Contact name: Operational Procurement

Email: operationalprocurement.step [at] ukifs.uk

Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire

Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)