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2G (REBCO-based) HTS Tape Supply Framework for STEP

UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD

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Award

28 Apr 2025 at 18:51

Tender

16 Dec 2024 at 20:16

Summary of the contracting process

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd has completed the procurement process for a framework agreement concerning the supply of high-temperature superconducting (HTS) tape based on REBCO, suitable for use in low-temperature environments of 20 K and under moderate to high magnetic fields ranging from 5 to 20 T. The procurement, classified under the industry category of electric conductors for data and control purposes (CPV code 31350000), took place in an open procedure culminating with several contracts signed in April 2025. This procurement process, primarily focused on goods, was aimed at selecting a panel of pre-qualified international suppliers to handle short-notice sampling orders, with delivery arrangements centered around Culham, UK.

This procurement framework represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the superconducting and magnetic materials industry. Companies specialising in HTS materials, particularly those with capabilities in producing REBCO-based products, stand to gain from participating in future related procurements under this established framework. Given the open nature of the procurement process and the establishment of lasting partnerships with UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, businesses adept at meeting technical specifications under stringent performance conditions are well-positioned to find growth opportunities. This framework invites participation from both SMEs and larger enterprises with a focus on innovation and quality, allowing them to access emerging markets within the fusion energy research sector.

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Notice Title

2G (REBCO-based) HTS Tape Supply Framework for STEP

Notice Description

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions have a requirement to purchase various quantities of 2G (REBCO-based) HTS tape suited to low temperature (20 K) application under moderate to high (5 - 20 T) magnetic fields from a range of suppliers at short to medium notice. This procurement aims to establish a framework with a panel of pre-qualified international suppliers to enable placing sampling orders of HTS tape at short notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions have a requirement to purchase various quantities of 2G (REBCO-based) HTS tape suited to low temperature (20 K) application under moderate to high (5 - 20 T) magnetic fields from a range of suppliers at short to medium notice. This procurement aims to establish a framework with a panel of pre-qualified international suppliers to enable placing sampling orders of HTS tape at short notice.

Options: The framework term will be one year plus one year optional extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c88d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017453-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

30234700 - Magnetic tapes

31170000 - Transformers

31350000 - Electric conductors for data and control purposes

31630000 - Magnets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD
Contact Name
Kamilla Krajniak
Contact Email
operationalprocurement.step@ukifs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235467082

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

FARADAY FACTORY JAPAN

FARADAY FACTORY JAPAN LL

FUJIKURA EUROPE

FURUKAWA ELECTRIC EUROPE

HIGH TEMPERATURE SUPERCONDUCTORS

METOX INTERNATIONAL

SHANGHAI SUPERCONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGY

SHANGHAI SUPERCONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGY CO., LT

SUNAM

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