Contracts for Innovation Competition Fusion Industry Challenges: Novel shielding materials and technologies for fusion
UK Atomic Energy Authority · awarded 29 September 2025 · delivered in South East
Who
| Buyer | UK Atomic Energy Authority Oxfordshire |
|---|---|
| Suppliers |
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 |
| Category | services |
| Classification | Research and development services and related consultancy services CPV 73000000 |
| Notice published | 27 October 2025 |
What it is for
This is a Contracts for Innovation (previously SBRI) competition funded by the UK Atomic Energy Authority. The aim of the competition is to develop solutions to fusion energy challenges in two key priority areas. The competition has 1 theme: Novel shielding materials and technologies for fusion. We expect to fund a number of projects. Each project should be delivered by April 2026. Each project can range in size up to total costs of £250,000, inclusive of VAT. Please refer to attachments for the full competition guidance.
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