Buyer Name: UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd
Buyer Address: Culham Science Centre, Abingdon, UKJ14, OX14 3DB, United Kingdom
Contact Email: operationalprocurement.step@ukifs.uk
Contact Telephone: +44 1235 464381
Materials Testing Framework for STEP
Buyer Contact Info
Status
active
active
Procedure
open
open
Value
3500000.0 GBP
Gross: 4200000.0 GBP
3500000.0 GBP
Gross: 4200000.0 GBP
Published
12 Aug 2025, 13:05
12 Aug 2025, 13:05
Deadline
10 Sep 2025, 10:00
10 Sep 2025, 10:00
Contract Start
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Contract End
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Category
services
services
CPV
38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
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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=972875447
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External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048053-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lots
Lot Title: Lot 1 Magnets Materials Mechanical and Thermal tests
Lot Description: Please refer to the tender documents for the list of tests within Magnets Materials Mechanical and Thermal tests lot.
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 700,000.00
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-10-31T00:00:00+00:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-10-30T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Criterion 1 (10%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Criterion 2 (90%)
Lot Title: Magnets Materials Electrical Tests
Lot Description: Please refer to the tender documents for the list of tests within Magnets Materials Electrical Tests lot.
Lot 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 700,000.00
Lot 2 Contract Start: 2025-10-31T00:00:00+00:00
Lot 2 Contract End: 2027-10-30T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Criterion 1 (100%)
Lot Title: Magnets Materials HTS Tests
Lot Description: Please refer to the tender documents for the list of tests within Magnets Materials HTS Tests lot.
Lot 3 Status: active
Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 700,000.00
Lot 3 Contract Start: 2025-10-31T00:00:00+00:00
Lot 3 Contract End: 2027-10-30T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Criterion 1 (100%)
Lot Title: VIVS Mechanical Tests
Lot Description: Please refer to the tender documents for the list of tests within VIVS Mechanical Tests lot.
Lot 4 Status: active
Lot 4 Value (Gross): GBP 700,000.00
Lot 4 Contract Start: 2025-10-31T00:00:00+00:00
Lot 4 Contract End: 2027-10-30T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 4 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 4 Award Criterion (price): Criterion 1 (20%)
Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Criterion 2 (80%)
Lot Title: VIVS Thermophysical Tests
Lot Description: Please refer to the tender documents for the list of tests within VIVS Thermophysical Tests lot.
Lot 5 Status: active
Lot 5 Value (Gross): GBP 700,000.00
Lot 5 Contract Start: 2025-10-31T00:00:00+00:00
Lot 5 Contract End: 2027-10-30T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 5 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 5 Award Criterion (price): Criterion 1 (20%)
Lot 5 Award Criterion (quality): Criterion 2 (80%)
Lot Title: VIVS Miscellaneous Tests
Lot Description: Please refer to the tender documents for the list of tests within VIVS Miscellaneous Tests lot.
Lot 6 Status: active
Lot 6 Value (Gross): GBP 700,000.00
Lot 6 Contract Start: 2025-10-31T00:00:00+00:00
Lot 6 Contract End: 2027-10-30T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 6 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 6 Award Criterion (quality): Criterion 1 (100%)
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Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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