Scope
Description
This procurement seeks to award the contract for the supply of REBCO-based HTS tape for the STEP toroidal field model coil. The quantity required is 200 km of 12mm REBCO HTS tape suited to low temperature, high field application. Delivery commencing as soon as possible after award and no later than 01/01/27 and concluding no later than 30/06/27.
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Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £3,950,000 excluding VAT
- £4,740,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
31 October 2025
Contract dates
- 25 November 2025 to 30 June 2027
- Possible extension to 31 December 2028
- 3 years, 1 month, 6 days
Description of possible extension:
The Contract allows for the option to purchase additional goods (as defined in the Contract) as set out in clause Z14 of the Contract.
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
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Shanghai Superconductor Technology Co., Ltd.
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGJQ-8532-VDWG
777 Kangwei Road
Shanghai
201315
China
Contact name: Bai Song
Email: bai.song@shsctec.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
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)