Materials Testing Framework for STEP

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions LtdcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-05699aProcurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitablepending

Estimated value

Awarded value

Awarded 07 Nov 2025

Suppliers

15

5 SME

Lots

6

6 awarded

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 2027
Possible extension to 30 Oct 2028

The first framework term can be extended by one year.

CPV classifications
38970000
71350000
71600000
71632000
73100000
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.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Criterion 1price10.00%
Criterion 2quality90.00%
Criterion 1quality100.00%
Criterion 1price20.00%
Criterion 2quality80.00%

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details· 6 awards

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

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.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
1Lot 1 Magnets Materials Mechanical and Thermal testscomplete
2Magnets Materials Electrical Testscomplete
3Magnets Materials HTS Testscomplete
4VIVS Mechanical Testscomplete
5VIVS Thermophysical Testscomplete