Scope
Reference
PP-UKIFS-247
Description
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 used as an overarching contract putting in place a compliant mechanism to order specific tests.
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Lot 1. Lot 1 Magnets Materials Mechanical and Thermal tests
Description
Please refer to the tender documents for the list of tests within Magnets Materials Mechanical and Thermal tests lot.
Lot 2. Magnets Materials Electrical Tests
Description
Please refer to the tender documents for the list of tests within Magnets Materials Electrical Tests lot.
Lot 3. Magnets Materials HTS Tests
Description
Please refer to the tender documents for the list of tests within Magnets Materials HTS Tests lot.
Lot 4. VIVS Mechanical Tests
Description
Please refer to the tender documents for the list of tests within VIVS Mechanical Tests lot.
Lot 5. VIVS Thermophysical Tests
Description
Please refer to the tender documents for the list of tests within VIVS Thermophysical Tests lot.
Lot 6. VIVS Miscellaneous Tests
Description
Please refer to the tender documents for the list of tests within VIVS Miscellaneous Tests lot.
Contract 1. Lot 1 Magnets Materials Mechanical and Thermal tests
Lots
Lot 1. Lot 1 Magnets Materials Mechanical and Thermal tests
Suppliers (3)
Contract value
- £700,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
7 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
7 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 18 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2027
- Possible extension to 30 November 2028
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
The first framework term can be extended by one year.
Main procurement category
Services
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
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 2. Magnets Materials Electrical Tests
Lots
Lot 2. Magnets Materials Electrical Tests
Suppliers (3)
Contract value
- £700,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
7 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
7 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 18 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2027
- Possible extension to 30 November 2028
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
The first framework term can be extended by one year.
Main procurement category
Services
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
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 3. Magnets Materials HTS Tests
Lots
Lot 3. Magnets Materials HTS Tests
Suppliers (3)
Contract value
- £700,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
7 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
7 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 18 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2027
- Possible extension to 30 November 2028
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
The first framework term can be extended by one year.
Main procurement category
Services
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
Contract 4. VIVS Mechanical Tests
Lots
Lot 4. VIVS Mechanical Tests
Suppliers (2)
Contract value
- £700,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
7 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
7 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 18 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2027
- Possible extension to 30 November 2028
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
The first framework term can be extended by one year.
Main procurement category
Services
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
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 5. VIVS Thermophysical Tests
Lots
Lot 5. VIVS Thermophysical Tests
Suppliers (2)
Contract value
- £700,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
7 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
7 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 18 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2027
- Possible extension to 30 November 2028
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
The first framework term can be extended by one year.
Main procurement category
Services
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
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 6. VIVS Miscellaneous Tests
Lots
Lot 6. VIVS Miscellaneous Tests
Suppliers (2)
Contract value
- £700,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
7 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
7 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 18 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2027
- Possible extension to 30 November 2028
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
The first framework term can be extended by one year.
Main procurement category
Services
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
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Lot 1 Magnets Materials Mechanical and Thermal tests
- 6 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 3 suppliers awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Magnets Materials Electrical Tests
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 3 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 3. Magnets Materials HTS Tests
- 6 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 3 suppliers awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 4. VIVS Mechanical Tests
- 7 tenders received
- 7 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 2 suppliers awarded contracts
- 5 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 5. VIVS Thermophysical Tests
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 2 suppliers awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 6. VIVS Miscellaneous Tests
- 5 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 2 suppliers awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
Altrad Babcock Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBDC-7744-BTPG
Innovation House, Westway Business Park
Renfrew
PA4 8DJ
United Kingdom
Email: Alan.paton@altrad.com
Region: UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 4. VIVS Mechanical Tests
Amentum Clean Energy Limited
- Companies House: 01120437
305 Bridgewater Place
Warrington
WA3 6XF
United Kingdom
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lot 1 Magnets Materials Mechanical and Thermal tests
Contract 4. VIVS Mechanical Tests
Contract 5. VIVS Thermophysical Tests
Contract 6. VIVS Miscellaneous Tests
Fujikura Europe Ltd
- Companies House: 02237808
C50 Barwell Business Park
Chessington
KT9 2NY
United Kingdom
Email: tbambury@fujikura.co.uk
Region: UKI63 - Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Magnets Materials Electrical Tests
Kinectrics UK Limited
- Companies House: 05757219
2 Edward Court, George Richards Way
Altrincham
WA14 5GL
United Kingdom
Email: Antony.Hurst@kinectrics.com
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Magnets Materials Electrical Tests
Contract 6. VIVS Miscellaneous Tests
NPL Management Limited
- Companies House: 02937881
Hampton Road
Teddington
TW11 0LW
United Kingdom
Email: Ben.rowton@npl.co.uk
Region: UKI75 - Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lot 1 Magnets Materials Mechanical and Thermal tests
Contract 5. VIVS Thermophysical Tests
Oxford Sigma Limited
- Companies House: 11874768
Summertown Pavilion, 18-24 Middle Way
Oxford
OX2 7LG
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 3. Magnets Materials HTS Tests
Tohoku University
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRGH-5143-QTQH
6-6-01-2, Aramaki-Aza-Aoba, Aoba-ku
Miyagi
980-8579
Japan
Email: satoshi.ito.e3@tohoku.ac.jp
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 3. Magnets Materials HTS Tests
University of Strathclyde
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGVP-7923-NDTW
50 George Street
Glasgow
G1 1QE
United Kingdom
Email: rkes-contracts@strath.ac.uk
Region: UKM82 - Glasgow City
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lot 1 Magnets Materials Mechanical and Thermal tests
Contract 2. Magnets Materials Electrical Tests
Contract 3. Magnets Materials HTS Tests
Contracting authority
UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCRM-7973-DCBL
Culham Science Centre
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1235 464381
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)