Materials Testing Framework for STEP
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 use...
Buyer
United Kingdom Fusion Energy Ltd
Value
£4,200,000
Published
7 Nov 2025
Closes
22 Sept 2025
Procurement details
Source
Find a Tender
Region
Oxfordshire
Procurement method
Open
Category
Services
Contract starts
1 Dec 2025
Contract ends
30 Oct 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
Lots
Lot 1 Lot 1 Magnets Materials Mechanical and Thermal tests
£700,000
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Lot 2 Magnets Materials Electrical Tests
£700,000
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Lot 3 Magnets Materials HTS Tests
£700,000
Lot 4 VIVS Mechanical Tests
£700,000
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Lot 5 VIVS Thermophysical Tests
£700,000
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Lot 6 VIVS Miscellaneous Tests
£700,000
Documents
Unlock document linkTender notice on Find a Tender
30 Jul 2025
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
Tender notice on Find a Tender
12 Aug 2025
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
Tender notice on Find a Tender
28 Aug 2025
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
7 Nov 2025
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Award notice · UK6 · Web page
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
6 Aug 2026
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Contract notice · UK7 · Web page
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