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Summary of the contracting process

UK Fusion Energy Ltd has concluded a public procurement for "Critical Current Density Measurements" under the Materials Testing Framework for STEP, Lot 3. The contracting authority is located at Culham Campus in Abingdon, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category and covers technical testing, research, and evaluation services. The contract was awarded to the University of Strathclyde on 3rd August 2026 and covers the period from 7th August 2026 to 30th October 2026. The award process was completed using a selective procurement method, deemed below threshold, and executed under the framework with a gross value of GBP 50,880.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical testing, research, and development services. It is particularly beneficial for large-scale enterprises with the capability to handle complex service requirements. The contract's focus on critical current density measurements presents growth opportunities for companies in the scientific and engineering sectors. Organisations with expertise in magnet material testing and a solid track record in research and experimental development are especially well-suited to benefit from such procurement opportunities. The involvement of the prestigious University of Strathclyde as a supplier underscores the demand for high-quality, reliable service providers in this sector.

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Notice Title

Critical Current Density Measurements

Notice Description

Under Lot 3 of the Materials Testing Framework for STEP. Measurements of the critical current density.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06de17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074862-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71632000 - Technical testing services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73430000 - Test and evaluation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK FUSION ENERGY LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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