Scope
Reference
STEP-T-WG023-2025
Description
UKIFS intends to create an advanced test facility that supports the STEP program by ensuring the functionality and reliability of advanced HTS magnets through rigorous testing. This MEN aims to gather information from potential suppliers on solutions and improvements in relation to the contracting approach for a large, strategic procurement of the MCTF. This is not a request for quotation but a preliminary stage to assess the market.
Total value (estimated)
- £20,000,000 excluding VAT
- £24,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 December 2025 to 15 December 2027
- 2 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 31630000 - Magnets
- 45214600 - Construction work for research buildings
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
1 April 2025
Engagement process description
Market Engagement Notice #1 - Procurement Strategy
Interested parties should contact operationalprocurement.step@ukifs.uk to obtain project-related documents and questionnaire to fill in as part of market engagement.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contracting authority
UK Industrial Fusion Solutions LTD
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCRM-7973-DCBL
Culham Science Centre
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
United Kingdom
Email: operationalprocurement.step@ukifs.uk
Website: https://step.ukaea.uk/
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government