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Open for bidsUnited KingdomServices£200,000

Detailed design and build of a scaled down Fast Acting Low Conductance (FALCON)

Published
Published 17 August 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 18 September 2026 (23 days left)
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Overview

United Kingdom Fusion Energy Ltd is seeking detailed design and manufacture of a scaled-down Fast Acting Low Conductance (FALCON) valve prototype for the STEP Prototype Powerplant, with a budget of £200,000 and submission deadline of 18 September 2026. The scope includes design and build of the complete valve assembly, actuation mechanism, and seals to maintain isolation and vacuum integrity, with the valve required to close within 37.5 milliseconds to protect against disruption events and air ingress. The work encompasses everything within the vacuum gate valve casing and is currently open for tender.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£200,000
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
17 August 2026
Questions by
14 September 2026
Deadline
18 September 2026
Classification (CPV)
Pressure-reducing, control, check or safety valvesEngineering design servicesDesign and execution of research and development

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  1. Contract Notice

    17 August 2026

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