Awarded
ICL Open Air Diffusion Bonding
UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd · Public undertaking
In brief
UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd awarded research work to Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine.
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What the notice says
Description of services:
7-month project for continuation of technical work that will further the Intellectual Property application related to open air diffusion bonding technology for fusion application.
Why it is needed:
The open-air diffusion bonding technology presents a unique approach to manufacture of large-scale tungsten components. Unlike both traditional and advanced methods, this technique eliminates the need for vacuum conditions or tightly controlled atmospheres, thereby offering a more scalable and cost-effective solution for industrial applications.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine | £220,000 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Transparency notice · UK5, notice 062243-2025
About the buyer
UK Industrial Fusion Solutions LtdLast 12 months
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From notice 062243-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 3 October 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.