UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd: Materials Testing Framework for STEP

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Notice Summary
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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UK-Abingdon: Research, testing and scientific technical simulator.

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.
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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

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