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Materials Testing Framework for STEP

UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD

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Award

07 Nov 2025 at 19:05

TenderUpdate

28 Aug 2025 at 18:05

TenderUpdate

12 Aug 2025 at 13:05

Tender

30 Jul 2025 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, based in Abingdon, United Kingdom, is conducting a procurement process titled "Materials Testing Framework for STEP" under the industry category of research and testing services. The ongoing procurement stage involves awarding multiple framework agreements for materials testing services over an eight-year period, beginning 1st December 2025, across various lots focused on specific tests, including mechanical, electrical, and thermal assessments of magnet and VIVS materials. These projects are a part of the UK government's Strategic Energy Plan (STEP) initiative, using an open procedure procurement method. Important deadlines include the standstill period ending on 18th November 2025 and the future contract periods stretching until 30th November 2027, with potential extensions until 30th November 2028.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in advanced materials testing and engineering-related scientific services. By engaging in this procurement, companies can expand their portfolio and gain prominence by partnering with a high-profile public undertaking. Large enterprises and SMEs with expertise in technical testing and consultancy services are well-suited to participate. Strategic benefits may include securing long-term contracts, strengthening industry relationships, and positioning as leaders in innovative testing solutions for energy systems. Furthermore, inclusion in the framework could provide ongoing business through 'call-off contracts' as testing needs arise throughout the project's lifespan.

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Notice Title

Materials Testing Framework for STEP

Notice 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://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=992913293

Lot Information

Lot 1 Magnets Materials Mechanical and Thermal tests

Please refer to the tender documents for the list of tests within Magnets Materials Mechanical and Thermal tests lot.

Renewal: The first framework term can be extended by one year.

Magnets Materials Electrical Tests

Please refer to the tender documents for the list of tests within Magnets Materials Electrical Tests lot.

Renewal: The first framework term can be extended by one year.

Magnets Materials HTS Tests

Please refer to the tender documents for the list of tests within Magnets Materials HTS Tests lot.

Renewal: The first framework term can be extended by one year.

VIVS Mechanical Tests

Please refer to the tender documents for the list of tests within VIVS Mechanical Tests lot.

Renewal: The first framework term can be extended by one year.

VIVS Thermophysical Tests

Please refer to the tender documents for the list of tests within VIVS Thermophysical Tests lot.

Renewal: The first framework term can be extended by one year.

VIVS Miscellaneous Tests

Please refer to the tender documents for the list of tests within VIVS Miscellaneous Tests lot.

Renewal: The first framework term can be extended by one year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05699a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072223-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
operationalprocurement.step@ukifs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235 464381

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
8
Supplier Names

ALTRAD BABCOCK

AMENTUM CLEAN ENERGY

FUJIKURA EUROPE

KINECTRICS

NPL MANAGEMENT

OXFORD SIGMA

TOHOKU UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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