Scope
Reference
PP-UKIFS-261
Description
The purpose of this procurement is to procure access to a testing facility to provide High Heat Flux (HHF) testing of Plasma Facing Components (PFC) mock-ups that are being designed for use in the STEP Prototype Powerplant (SPP).
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https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Oxfordshire:-Engineering-support-services./DZRFXD8Q9X
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Total value (estimated)
- £175,000 excluding VAT
- £210,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 14 September 2025 to 22 March 2026
- 6 months, 9 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71336000 - Engineering support services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73430000 - Test and evaluation
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
4 August 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
11 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
29 August 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price | 30% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCRM-7973-DCBL
UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, Culham Campus, Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 3DB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Operational Procurement
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)