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STEP HCD Transmission Line Waveguide

UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD.

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Award

06 Jan 2026 at 16:05

Tender

12 Nov 2025 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process overseen by UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd., based in Abingdon, focuses on the project titled "STEP HCD Transmission Line Waveguide." This venture falls within the services category, specifically targeting technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services. The contract aims to advance the preliminary design of the waveguide for the STEP Heating and Current Drive system. MuWave Limited, a London-based SME, has been awarded this contract, marking the completion of the tendering process on January 6, 2026. The procurement employed an open procedure method, with significant activities unfolding in the UK region. The contract period commences on January 19, 2026, extending until March 15, 2027, with a possibility of renewal.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises involved in technical consultancy and analysis services. Businesses proficient in systems analysis and programming would find this project aligning with their expertise, given the complexity and calibre of service required. Furthermore, the procurement's open method underscores a competitive environment that encourages high-quality outputs driven by innovative solutions. As the tender permits electronic submissions and is open to diverse suppliers, it incentivises businesses to showcase their capabilities and secure a foothold in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

STEP HCD Transmission Line Waveguide

Notice Description

The objective of this requirement is to provide preliminary design for the waveguide diameter and corrugations for the Transmission Line (TL) that maximises the power transmission and mode purity over the frequency spectrum used for the STEP Heating and Current Drive (HCD) system To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1004430781

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05df32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000793-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

72240000 - Systems analysis and programming services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£168,234 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 15 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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
00000000000

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
1
Supplier Name

MUWAVE

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