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Lead Lithium Experimentation Loop

UK Atomic Energy Authority

Estimated Value

Up to £1,200,000

Deadline

Not specified

Published

22 October 2025

Type

Not specified

South EastGBdirect

Overview

The LLiMFA is at a preliminary design stage and UKAEA are now looking for potential suppliers to progress the design development and produce a Detailed Design of the test loop for the Fusion Technology Facility alongside CHIMERA. Creation of the LLiMFA will allow the supply of Liquid Lead Lithium to both test apparatus, for the research and development of components and materials for use in future fusion systems. The project deliverable this year is a detailed design of the loop that will incorporate further research into ensuring the outstanding challenges from the preliminary design stage can be solved, as well as developing the status of existing work to the point of manufacture (albeit no manufacturing will take place this year).

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Award Details

FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY LIMITED

21 Oct 20255 Nov 2025 – 4 Nov 2026

£1,200,000

Frasier Nash LLC

4 Nov 2025 – 3 Nov 2026

£1,200,000

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UK Atomic Energy Authority
Typepublic body
RegionNorth West
Total tenders278
Total spend£154,190,508
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Published

22 October 2025

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