UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise
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| Title: | Materials Testing Framework for STEP |
| Notice type: | UK4: Tender notice |
| Authority: | UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd |
| Nature of contract: | Services |
| Procedure: | Above threshold - Open procedure |
| Short 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. |
| Published: | 30/07/2025 18:11 |
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Scope
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.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Research%2C-testing-and-scientific-technical-simulator./DXT5N9G8V8
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/DXT5N9G8V8
Total value (estimated):
GBP 3,500,000 excluding VAT GBP 4,200,000 including VAT
Lots
Lot 1 : Lot 1 Magnets Materials Mechanical and Thermal tests
Description: Please refer to the tender documents for the list of tests within Magnets Materials Mechanical and Thermal tests lot.
Value (estimated):
GBP 700,000 including VAT Contract dates (estimated)
31/10/2025 to 30/10/2027
CPV Classifications:
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.
Contract can be extended:
Yes
Extension Date:
30/10/2028
Delivery regions:
UK UNITED KINGDOM
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 2 / Weighting: 90
Lot 2 : Magnets Materials Electrical Tests
Description: Please refer to the tender documents for the list of tests within Magnets Materials Electrical Tests lot.
Value (estimated):
GBP 700,000 including VAT Contract dates (estimated)
31/10/2025 to 30/10/2027
CPV Classifications:
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.
Contract can be extended:
Yes
Extension Date:
30/07/2028
Delivery regions:
UK UNITED KINGDOM
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 100
Lot 3 : Magnets Materials HTS Tests
Description: Please refer to the tender documents for the list of tests within Magnets Materials HTS Tests lot.
Value (estimated):
GBP 700,000 including VAT Contract dates (estimated)
31/10/2025 to 30/10/2027
CPV Classifications:
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.
Contract can be extended:
Yes
Extension Date:
30/07/2028
Delivery regions:
Not Provided
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 100
Lot 4 : VIVS Mechanical Tests
Description: Please refer to the tender documents for the list of tests within VIVS Mechanical Tests lot.
Value (estimated):
GBP 700,000 including VAT Contract dates (estimated)
31/10/2025 to 30/10/2027
CPV Classifications:
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.
Contract can be extended:
Yes
Extension Date:
30/10/2028
Delivery regions:
UK UNITED KINGDOM
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 2 / Weighting: 80
Lot 5 : VIVS Thermophysical Tests
Description: Please refer to the tender documents for the list of tests within VIVS Thermophysical Tests lot.
Value (estimated):
GBP 700,000 including VAT Contract dates (estimated)
31/10/2025 to 30/10/2027
CPV Classifications:
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.
Contract can be extended:
Yes
Extension Date:
30/10/2028
Delivery regions:
UK UNITED KINGDOM
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 2 / Weighting: 80
Lot 6 : VIVS Miscellaneous Tests
Description: Please refer to the tender documents for the list of tests within VIVS Miscellaneous Tests lot.
Value (estimated):
GBP 700,000 including VAT Contract dates (estimated)
31/10/2025 to 30/10/2027
CPV Classifications:
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.
Contract can be extended:
Yes
Extension Date:
30/10/2028
Delivery regions:
Not Provided
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 100
Submission
Enquiry deadline: 18/08/2025 Time: 17:00Tender submission deadline: 28/08/2025 Time: 14:00
Submission address and any special instructions: Compliant tenders must be submitted before the deadline through the tendering platform https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
An electronic auction will be used: No
Languages that may be used for submission: English, Award decision date (estimated): 07/10/2025
Procedure
Procedure type: Open procedure
Contracting authority
UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, PCRM-7973-DCBL
Culham Science Centre, Abingdon, OX14 3DB, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1235 464381, Email: operationalprocurement.step@ukifs.uk
Organisation type: BODY_PUBLIC
Devolved regulations that apply: None