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| Notice Summary |
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| Title: | Materials Testing Framework for STEP |
| Notice type: | UK4: Tender notice |
| Authority: | UK Fusion Energy Ltd |
| Nature of contract: | Services |
| Procedure: | Above threshold - Open procedure |
| Short Description: | UKIFS STEP programme seeks to establish a materials testing framework to enable timely and efficient testing of magnet and Vacuum vessel and in-vessel systems (ViVS) materials over the next eight years. The purpose of this procurement is to pre-qualify a number of market-leading specialist test providers who will be called upon to fulfil the requirements for testing as and when these requirements (“call-off contracts”) arise. UKIFS will enter into Framework Agreement contract with these suppliers, which will be used as an overarching contract putting in place a compliant mechanism to order specific tests. |
| Published: | 28/08/2025 18:51 |
Materials Testing Framework for STEP
Contracting authority
- Contracting authority:
- UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number:
- PCRM-7973-DCBL
- Address:
Culham Science Centre
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
UK- Contact name:
- Not provided
- Email:
- operationalprocurement.step@ukifs.uk
- Telephone:
- +44 1235 464381
- Website:
- Not provided
- Organisation type:
- BODY_PUBLIC
- Devolved regulations that apply:
- None
Procedure
- Procedure type:
Open procedure- Preliminary market engagement conducted:
- Not provided
- Special regime:
None
Scope
- Title:
- Materials Testing Framework for STEP
- Reference number:
- PP-UKIFS-247
- Main procurement category:
- SERVICES
- Description:
- UKIFS STEP programme seeks to establish a materials testing framework to enable timely and efficient testing of magnet and Vacuum vessel and in-vessel systems (ViVS) materials over the next eight years. The purpose of this procurement is to pre-qualify a number of market-leading specialist test providers who will be called upon to fulfil the requirements for testing as and when these requirements (“call-off contracts”) arise. UKIFS will enter into Framework Agreement contract with these suppliers, which will be used as an overarching contract putting in place a compliant mechanism to order specific tests.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=976674615
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/DXT5N9G8V8 - Total value (estimated):
GBP 3,500,000 excluding VAT
GBP 4,200,000 including VAT- Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for:
- Not provided
- Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded:
- Not provided
- Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
- Not provided
Lots
Lot 1: Lot 1 Magnets Materials Mechanical and Thermal tests
- Description:
- Please refer to the tender documents for the list of tests within Magnets Materials Mechanical and Thermal tests lot.
- Suitable for SMEs:
- Yes
- Suitable for VCSEs:
- Yes
- Value (estimated):
GBP 700,000 including VAT- Contract dates (estimated):
- 31/10/2025 to 30/10/2027
- CPV classifications:
38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator.
71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services.
71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services.
71632000 - Technical testing services.
73100000 - Research and experimental development services.- Contract can be extended:
- Yes
- Extension date:
- 30/10/2028
- Delivery regions:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM- Award criteria:
Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 10
Name: Criterion 2 / Weighting: 90
Lot 2: Magnets Materials Electrical Tests
- Description:
- Please refer to the tender documents for the list of tests within Magnets Materials Electrical Tests lot.
- Suitable for SMEs:
- Yes
- Suitable for VCSEs:
- Yes
- Value (estimated):
GBP 700,000 including VAT- Contract dates (estimated):
- 31/10/2025 to 30/10/2027
- CPV classifications:
38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator.
71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services.
71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services.
71632000 - Technical testing services.
73100000 - Research and experimental development services.- Contract can be extended:
- Yes
- Extension date:
- 30/07/2028
- Delivery regions:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM- Award criteria:
Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 100
Lot 3: Magnets Materials HTS Tests
- Description:
- Please refer to the tender documents for the list of tests within Magnets Materials HTS Tests lot.
- Suitable for SMEs:
- Yes
- Suitable for VCSEs:
- Yes
- Value (estimated):
GBP 700,000 including VAT- Contract dates (estimated):
- 31/10/2025 to 30/10/2027
- CPV classifications:
38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator.
71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services.
71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services.
71632000 - Technical testing services.
73100000 - Research and experimental development services.- Contract can be extended:
- Yes
- Extension date:
- 30/07/2028
- Delivery regions:
Not provided- Award criteria:
Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 100
Lot 4: VIVS Mechanical Tests
- Description:
- Please refer to the tender documents for the list of tests within VIVS Mechanical Tests lot.
- Suitable for SMEs:
- Yes
- Suitable for VCSEs:
- Yes
- Value (estimated):
GBP 700,000 including VAT- Contract dates (estimated):
- 31/10/2025 to 30/10/2027
- CPV classifications:
38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator.
71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services.
71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services.
71632000 - Technical testing services.
73100000 - Research and experimental development services.- Contract can be extended:
- Yes
- Extension date:
- 30/10/2028
- Delivery regions:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM- Award criteria:
Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 20
Name: Criterion 2 / Weighting: 80
Lot 5: VIVS Thermophysical Tests
- Description:
- Please refer to the tender documents for the list of tests within VIVS Thermophysical Tests lot.
- Suitable for SMEs:
- Yes
- Suitable for VCSEs:
- Yes
- Value (estimated):
GBP 700,000 including VAT- Contract dates (estimated):
- 31/10/2025 to 30/10/2027
- CPV classifications:
38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator.
71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services.
71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services.
71632000 - Technical testing services.
73100000 - Research and experimental development services.- Contract can be extended:
- Yes
- Extension date:
- 30/10/2028
- Delivery regions:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM- Award criteria:
Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 20
Name: Criterion 2 / Weighting: 80
Lot 6: VIVS Miscellaneous Tests
- Description:
- Please refer to the tender documents for the list of tests within VIVS Miscellaneous Tests lot.
- Suitable for SMEs:
- Yes
- Suitable for VCSEs:
- Yes
- Value (estimated):
GBP 700,000 including VAT- Contract dates (estimated):
- 31/10/2025 to 30/10/2027
- CPV classifications:
38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator.
71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services.
71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services.
71632000 - Technical testing services.
73100000 - Research and experimental development services.- Contract can be extended:
- Yes
- Extension date:
- 30/10/2028
- Delivery regions:
Not provided- Award criteria:
Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 100
Documents
- Associated tender documents:
Not provided- Technical specifications:
Not provided
Submission
- Enquiry deadline:
- 12/09/2025 Time: 17:00
- Tender submission deadline:
- 22/09/2025 Time: 14:00
- Submission address and any special instructions:
- Compliant tenders must be submitted before the deadline through the tendering platform https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- An electronic auction will be used:
No- Languages that may be used for submission:
English- Award decision date (estimated):
- 07/10/2025
Other information
- Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:
- Not provided
- Technical ability conditions of participation:
- Not provided
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):
- Yes
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):
- Yes
- A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:
- Yes
Other organisations
Not provided
Award Notice
Materials Testing Framework for STEP
Contracting Authorities
- Contracting authority:
- UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number:
- PCRM-7973-DCBL
- Address:
Culham Science Centre
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
UK- Contact name:
- Not provided
- Email:
- operationalprocurement.step@ukifs.uk
- Telephone:
- +44 1235 464381
- Website:
- Not provided
- Organisation type:
- BODY_PUBLIC
- Devolved regulations that apply:
- None
Procedure
- Procedure type:
Open procedure- Preliminary market engagement conducted:
- Not provided
- Special regime:
None
Scope
- Title:
- Materials Testing Framework for STEP
- Reference number:
- PP-UKIFS-247
- Main procurement category:
- SERVICES
- Description:
- UKIFS STEP programme seeks to establish a materials testing framework to enable timely and efficient testing of magnet and Vacuum vessel and in-vessel systems (ViVS) materials over the next eight years. The purpose of this procurement is to pre-qualify a number of market-leading specialist test providers who will be called upon to fulfil the requirements for testing as and when these requirements (“call-off contracts”) arise. UKIFS will enter into Framework Agreement contract with these suppliers, which will be used as an overarching contract putting in place a compliant mechanism to order specific tests.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=992913293
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/DXT5N9G8V8 - Total value (estimated):
GBP 3,500,000 excluding VAT
GBP 4,200,000 including VAT- Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for:
- Not provided
- Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded:
- Not provided
- Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
- Not provided
- Contract value:
- GBP 4,200,000 including VAT
Contract Details
Contract 1
- Title:
- Lot 1 Magnets Materials Mechanical and Thermal tests
- Reference number:
- 1
- Contract value:
- GBP 700,000 including VAT
- Below the relevant threshold:
- No
- Award decision date:
- 07/11/2025
- Earliest date the contract will be signed:
- 20/11/2025
- Contract dates (estimated):
- 01/12/2025 to 30/11/2027
- Main procurement category:
- SERVICES
- CPV classifications:
38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator.
71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services.
71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services.
71632000 - Technical testing services.
73100000 - Research and experimental development services.- Delivery regions:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM- Assessment summaries sent:
- 07/11/2025
Supplier
- Supplier:
- Amentum Clean Energy Limited
- Companies House:
- 01120437
- Address:
305 Bridgewater Place
Warrington
WA3 6XF
UK- Email:
- Jane.Berry@global.amentum.com
- Telephone:
- Not provided
- Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):
- No
- Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):
- No
- Supported employment provider:
- No
- Public service mutual:
- No
- Supplier:
- University of Strathclyde
- Companies House:
- PGVP-7923-NDTW
- Address:
50 George Street
Glasgow
G1 1QE
UK- Email:
- rkes-contracts@strath.ac.uk
- Telephone:
- Not provided
- Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):
- No
- Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):
- No
- Supported employment provider:
- No
- Public service mutual:
- No
- Supplier:
- NPL Management Limited
- Companies House:
- 02937881
- Address:
Hampton Road
Teddington
TW11 0LW
UK- Email:
- Ben.rowton@npl.co.uk
- Telephone:
- Not provided
- Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):
- Yes
- Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):
- No
- Supported employment provider:
- No
- Public service mutual:
- No
Contract 2
- Title:
- Magnets Materials Electrical Tests
- Reference number:
- 2
- Contract value:
- GBP 700,000 including VAT
- Below the relevant threshold:
- No
- Award decision date:
- 07/11/2025
- Earliest date the contract will be signed:
- 20/11/2025
- Contract dates (estimated):
- 01/12/2025 to 30/11/2027
- Main procurement category:
- SERVICES
- CPV classifications:
38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator.
71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services.
71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services.
71632000 - Technical testing services.
73100000 - Research and experimental development services.- Delivery regions:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM- Assessment summaries sent:
- 07/11/2025
Supplier
- Supplier:
- University of Strathclyde
- Companies House:
- PGVP-7923-NDTW
- Address:
50 George Street
Glasgow
G1 1QE
UK- Email:
- rkes-contracts@strath.ac.uk
- Telephone:
- Not provided
- Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):
- No
- Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):
- No
- Supported employment provider:
- No
- Public service mutual:
- No
- Supplier:
- Fujikura Europe Ltd
- Companies House:
- 02237808
- Address:
C50 Barwell Business Park
Chessington
KT9 2NY
UK- Email:
- tbambury@fujikura.co.uk
- Telephone:
- Not provided
- Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):
- No
- Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):
- No
- Supported employment provider:
- No
- Public service mutual:
- No
- Supplier:
- Kinectrics UK Limited
- Companies House:
- 05757219
- Address:
2 Edward Court, George Richards Way
Altrincham
WA14 5GL
UK- Email:
- Antony.Hurst@kinectrics.com
- Telephone:
- Not provided
- Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):
- Yes
- Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):
- No
- Supported employment provider:
- No
- Public service mutual:
- No
Contract 3
- Title:
- Magnets Materials HTS Tests
- Reference number:
- 3
- Contract value:
- GBP 700,000 including VAT
- Below the relevant threshold:
- No
- Award decision date:
- 07/11/2025
- Earliest date the contract will be signed:
- 20/11/2025
- Contract dates (estimated):
- 01/12/2025 to 30/11/2027
- Main procurement category:
- SERVICES
- CPV classifications:
38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator.
71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services.
71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services.
71632000 - Technical testing services.
73100000 - Research and experimental development services.- Delivery regions:
Not provided- Assessment summaries sent:
- 07/11/2025
Supplier
- Supplier:
- Oxford Sigma Limited
- Companies House:
- 11874768
- Address:
Summertown Pavilion, 18-24 Middle Way
Oxford
OX2 7LG
UK- Email:
- Alasdair.morrison@oxfordsigma.com
- Telephone:
- Not provided
- Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):
- Yes
- Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):
- No
- Supported employment provider:
- No
- Public service mutual:
- No
- Supplier:
- Tohoku University
- Companies House:
- PRGH-5143-QTQH
- Address:
6-6-01-2, Aramaki-Aza-Aoba, Aoba-ku
Miyagi
980-8579
JP- Email:
- satoshi.ito.e3@tohoku.ac.jp
- Telephone:
- Not provided
- Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):
- No
- Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):
- No
- Supported employment provider:
- No
- Public service mutual:
- No
- Supplier:
- University of Strathclyde
- Companies House:
- PGVP-7923-NDTW
- Address:
50 George Street
Glasgow
G1 1QE
UK- Email:
- rkes-contracts@strath.ac.uk
- Telephone:
- Not provided
- Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):
- No
- Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):
- No
- Supported employment provider:
- No
- Public service mutual:
- No
Contract 4
- Title:
- VIVS Mechanical Tests
- Reference number:
- 4
- Contract value:
- GBP 700,000 including VAT
- Below the relevant threshold:
- No
- Award decision date:
- 07/11/2025
- Earliest date the contract will be signed:
- 20/11/2025
- Contract dates (estimated):
- 01/12/2025 to 30/11/2027
- Main procurement category:
- SERVICES
- CPV classifications:
38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator.
71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services.
71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services.
71632000 - Technical testing services.
73100000 - Research and experimental development services.- Delivery regions:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM- Assessment summaries sent:
- 07/11/2025
Supplier
- Supplier:
- Amentum Clean Energy Limited
- Companies House:
- 01120437
- Address:
305 Bridgewater Place
Warrington
WA3 6XF
UK- Email:
- Jane.Berry@global.amentum.com
- Telephone:
- Not provided
- Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):
- No
- Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):
- No
- Supported employment provider:
- No
- Public service mutual:
- No
- Supplier:
- Altrad Babcock Limited
- Companies House:
- PBDC-7744-BTPG
- Address:
Innovation House, Westway Business Park
Renfrew
PA4 8DJ
UK- Email:
- Alan.paton@altrad.com
- Telephone:
- Not provided
- Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):
- No
- Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):
- No
- Supported employment provider:
- No
- Public service mutual:
- No
Contract 5
- Title:
- VIVS Thermophysical Tests
- Reference number:
- 5
- Contract value:
- GBP 700,000 including VAT
- Below the relevant threshold:
- No
- Award decision date:
- 07/11/2025
- Earliest date the contract will be signed:
- 20/11/2025
- Contract dates (estimated):
- 01/12/2025 to 30/11/2027
- Main procurement category:
- SERVICES
- CPV classifications:
38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator.
71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services.
71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services.
71632000 - Technical testing services.
73100000 - Research and experimental development services.- Delivery regions:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM- Assessment summaries sent:
- 07/11/2025
Supplier
- Supplier:
- Amentum Clean Energy Limited
- Companies House:
- 01120437
- Address:
305 Bridgewater Place
Warrington
WA3 6XF
UK- Email:
- Jane.Berry@global.amentum.com
- Telephone:
- Not provided
- Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):
- No
- Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):
- No
- Supported employment provider:
- No
- Public service mutual:
- No
- Supplier:
- NPL Management Limited
- Companies House:
- 02937881
- Address:
Hampton Road
Teddington
TW11 0LW
UK- Email:
- Ben.rowton@npl.co.uk
- Telephone:
- Not provided
- Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):
- Yes
- Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):
- No
- Supported employment provider:
- No
- Public service mutual:
- No
Contract 6
- Title:
- VIVS Miscellaneous Tests
- Reference number:
- 6
- Contract value:
- GBP 700,000 including VAT
- Below the relevant threshold:
- No
- Award decision date:
- 07/11/2025
- Earliest date the contract will be signed:
- 20/11/2025
- Contract dates (estimated):
- 01/12/2025 to 30/11/2027
- Main procurement category:
- SERVICES
- CPV classifications:
38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator.
71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services.
71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services.
71632000 - Technical testing services.
73100000 - Research and experimental development services.- Delivery regions:
Not provided- Assessment summaries sent:
- 07/11/2025
Supplier
- Supplier:
- Amentum Clean Energy Limited
- Companies House:
- 01120437
- Address:
305 Bridgewater Place
Warrington
WA3 6XF
UK- Email:
- Jane.Berry@global.amentum.com
- Telephone:
- Not provided
- Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):
- No
- Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):
- No
- Supported employment provider:
- No
- Public service mutual:
- No
- Supplier:
- Kinectrics UK Limited
- Companies House:
- 05757219
- Address:
2 Edward Court, George Richards Way
Altrincham
WA14 5GL
UK- Email:
- Antony.Hurst@kinectrics.com
- Telephone:
- Not provided
- Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):
- Yes
- Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):
- No
- Supported employment provider:
- No
- Public service mutual:
- No
Other organisations
Not provided