Detailed design and build of a scaled down Fast Acting Low Conductance (FALCON)
Design and build a scaled-down prototype Fast Acting Low Conductance isolation valve for fusion energy exhaust systems. The valve must close within 37.5 milliseconds and maintain vacuum integrity.
- Closes18 September 2026
- Value£200k
- BuyerUnited Kingdom Fusion Energy Ltd
- WhereAbingdon
- CategoryFurniture, equipment & supplies, Research & development, Surveying, architecture & engineering
- RegionSouth East
You'll want to look if you have experience designing and manufacturing high-speed isolation or gate valves, particularly for vacuum or demanding industrial applications, and can work to tight closure time specifications.
Possible incumbent
RI Research Instruments GmbH has won two similar detailed design and build contracts from this buyer in 2026. Inferred from prior awards to this buyer, not confirmed.