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title: "2G (REBCO-based) HTS Tape Supply Framework for STEP"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c88d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD"
published: "2025-04-28"
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# 2G (REBCO-based) HTS Tape Supply Framework for STEP

Buyer: UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c88d

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017453-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | £1,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 30234700 - Magnetic tapes
- 31170000 - Transformers
- 31350000 - Electric conductors for data and control purposes
- 31630000 - Magnets

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2025 at 18:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017453-2025
- 16 Dec 2024 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040527-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://step.ukaea.uk/
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=88641&B=UKAEA
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

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