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title: "UKIFS - 2G (REBCO-based) HTS Tape for the STEP Toroidal Field Model Coil"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0544ef"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD"
published: "2025-06-09"
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# UKIFS - 2G (REBCO-based) HTS Tape for the STEP Toroidal Field Model Coil

Buyer: UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0544ef

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## Summary

The public procurement process under review involves UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, a sub-central government authority, based at Culham Science Centre, Abingdon. They are seeking suppliers for the delivery of 200 km of 2G (REBCO-based) HTS tape as part of the construction of the STEP toroidal field model coil. This procurement is in the planning stage with an open procedure method, aimed at the goods category. Key dates include the tender period closing on 12 August 2025 and an award period ending on 23 September 2025. The contract is expected to be signed on 1 January 2026, with product delivery starting soon after 1 April 2026 and concluding by 30 June 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the production and supply of magnetic tapes, transformers, and electric conductors. The contract is valued at £8,400,000 gross of VAT, reflecting a lucrative opportunity for growth, especially for SMEs and VCSE organisations. Suppliers are encouraged to demonstrate confidence in supply, product performance, and competitive pricing. By aligning production capacity and scheduling in advance, businesses can enhance their prospects of successfully competing for this contract. Interested parties should prepare submissions through the Delta eSourcing platform by the specified deadlines to seize this opportunity.

## Notice

This procurement seeks to award the contract for the supply of 2G (REBCO-based) HTS tape for use in the construction of the STEP toroidal field model coil. The quantity required is 200 km of 12 mm width tape suited to low temperature, high field application. Suppliers will be assessed on confidence and timeliness of supply, supported by product performance and price. It is the intention that the contract for supply will be signed on 1 January 2026 for delivery of product commencing as soon as possible after 1 April 2026 and no later than 1 January 2027 and concluding no later than 30 June 2027. The purpose of this advance Notice is to advise the market of an upcoming procurement requirement, to enable planning of production capacity and scheduling, and to ensure adequate preparation for subsequent tendering Queries regarding this Notice can be sent to tender box in Delta e-sourcing platform. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Magnetic-tapes./XU9UDH9AEC To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/XU9UDH9AEC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030782-2025 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| Lots value | £7,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## 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

- 9 Jun 2025 at 08:12 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030782-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030782-2025
  9th June 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/XU9UDH9AEC
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Magnetic-tapes./XU9UDH9AEC
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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