Materials Testing Framework for STEP
Estimated value
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Awarded value
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Suppliers
15
Lots
6
Published
07 Nov 2025
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. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=992913293
Scope
- Reference
- PP-UKIFS-247
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Oct 2025 to 30 Oct 2027Possible extension to 30 Oct 2028
The first framework term can be extended by one year.
- CPV classifications
- 3897000071350000716000007163200073100000
- Contract locations
- UK, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criterion 1 | — | price | 10.00% |
| Criterion 2 | — | quality | 90.00% |
| Criterion 1 | — | quality | 100.00% |
| Criterion 1 | — | price | 20.00% |
| Criterion 2 | — | quality | 80.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details· 6 awards
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
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Award date
07 Nov 2025
Contract start
01 Dec 2025
Contract end
30 Nov 2027
Lots · 6 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lot 1 Magnets Materials Mechanical and Thermal tests | — | complete |
| 2 | Magnets Materials Electrical Tests | — | complete |
| 3 | Magnets Materials HTS Tests | — | complete |
| 4 | VIVS Mechanical Tests | — | complete |
| 5 | VIVS Thermophysical Tests | — | complete |