Scope
Reference
PP-UKIFS-360
Description
As part of the on-going STEP programme, continued development, learning and understanding of materials and systems is required. As such, the materials team have set out this requirement to better understand the proposed plan for the breeder blankets within the tokomak. This proof of concept, physical scaled demonstrator and broader technology understanding will benefit the programme and allow for further progress to be made.
The scaled physical demonstrator that this project will deliver is to demonstrate the manufacturability of ferritic-martensitic steels in the form required to suit the Breeder Blanket design proposed herein.
The demonstration will prove the engineering processes and techniques necessary for the scaled demonstrator and will identify feasibility of increased scale-up for manufacture of the large-scale fabrication of breeder blanket segments using Grade 91 steel.
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Total value (estimated)
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £220,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 October 2025 to 30 April 2026
- 6 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 October 2025, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
27 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please access via https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/ and use the access code: 6HN4863HBY
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
30 October 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical methodology and project delivery approach | Quality | 40% | |
| Criterion 1 | Pricing submission |
Price | 20% |
| Capability | Quality | 20% | |
| Project Management | Quality | 10% | |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
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
Contact name: Operational Procurement
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)