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Contracts for Innovation Competition Fusion Industry Challenges: Novel shielding materials and technologies for fusion

Awarded to Aegis Fibretech Ltd, Amentum Clean Energy Ltd, First Light Fusion Ltd +8 more

UK Atomic Energy Authority(buyer)

Published
Published 27 October 2025
Deadline
Closed 15 August 2025

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Overview

The UK Atomic Energy Authority awarded contracts through a Contracts for Innovation competition to develop novel shielding materials and technologies for fusion energy, with 11 winners including Aegis Fibretech Ltd, First Light Fusion Ltd, Tokamak Energy Ltd, and others announced on 28 September 2025. Each funded project could reach up to £250,000 in total costs with delivery expected by April 2026, and the total awarded value was £3,083,562.36.

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Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
27 October 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Research and development services and related consultancy services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£3,083,562
Award date
28 September 2025
Contract period
5 October 2025 → 31 March 2026
Winners
  • Aegis Fibretech Ltd
  • Amentum Clean Energy Ltd
  • First Light Fusion Ltd
  • Glass Technology Services Ltd
  • Kyoto Fusioneering UK Ltd
  • MATERIALS NEXUS LTD
  • Monolith Performance Ltd
  • Oxford Sigma Ltd
  • TWI Ltd
  • Tokamak Energy Ltd
  • University of Warwick

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    27 October 2025

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