Scope
Description
This procurement seeks to award the contract for the supply of 2G (REBCO-based) HTS tape for use in the construction of the STEP toroidal field model coil. The quantity required is 200 km of 12 mm width tape suited to low temperature, high field application. Suppliers will be assessed on confidence and timeliness of supply, supported by product performance and price.
It is the intention that the contract for supply will be signed on 1 January 2026 for delivery of product commencing as soon as possible after 1 April 2026 and no later than 1 January 2027 and concluding no later than 30 June 2027.
The purpose of this advance Notice is to advise the market of an upcoming procurement requirement, to enable planning of production capacity and scheduling, and to ensure adequate preparation for subsequent tendering
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https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Magnetic-tapes./XU9UDH9AEC
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Total value (estimated)
- £7,000,000 excluding VAT
- £8,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 1 July 2027
- 1 year, 6 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 30234700 - Magnetic tapes
- 31170000 - Transformers
- 31350000 - Electric conductors for data and control purposes
- 31630000 - Magnets
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
9 July 2025
Enquiry deadline
29 July 2025, 6:00pm
Tender submission deadline
12 August 2025, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Compliant tenders must be submitted before the deadline through the tendering platform https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
24 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Criterion 2 | Quality | 80% |
| Criterion 1 | Price | 20% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCRM-7973-DCBL
Culham Science Centre
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government