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Materials Testing Framework for STEP

A public procurement published by UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD via Find a Tender.

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Award value
£3.5m
Tender value
8
Suppliers
15
Awards
4
Notices
Contract
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Overview

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. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal a…

Key details

Source
Find a Tender
Lifecycle stage
Contract
Status
active
CPV classification
Currency
GBP
Total award value
Tender value
£3,500,000
First published
30 Jul 2025
Last updated
7 Nov 2025
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Awards

15 awards recorded on this procurement.

SupplierCompanies HouseAwardedStatusValue
JACOBS CLEAN ENERGY LIMITED7 Nov 2025pending
University of StrathclydeRC0006707 Nov 2025pending
NPL Management Limited029378817 Nov 2025pending
University of StrathclydeRC0006707 Nov 2025pending
Fujikura Europe Ltd022378087 Nov 2025pending
KINECTRICS UK LIMITED057572197 Nov 2025pending
OXFORD SIGMA LIMITED118747687 Nov 2025pending
Tohoku University7 Nov 2025pending
University of StrathclydeRC0006707 Nov 2025pending
JACOBS CLEAN ENERGY LIMITED7 Nov 2025pending
Altrad Babcock Limited008393547 Nov 2025pending
JACOBS CLEAN ENERGY LIMITED7 Nov 2025pending
NPL Management Limited029378817 Nov 2025pending
JACOBS CLEAN ENERGY LIMITED7 Nov 2025pending
KINECTRICS UK LIMITED057572197 Nov 2025pending

Notice timeline

Every published notice in this procurement's lifecycle.

  1. Tender noticeMaterials Testing Framework for STEP
  2. Tender updateMaterials Testing Framework for STEP
  3. Tender updateMaterials Testing Framework for STEP
  4. Award,contractMaterials Testing Framework for STEP

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FAQs about this procurement

Who is the buyer for "Materials Testing Framework for STEP"?

Materials Testing Framework for STEP is a UK public-sector procurement published by UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD via Find a Tender.

Has "Materials Testing Framework for STEP" been awarded?

Yes — 15 awards are recorded, with a reported total value of £3,500,000. The current lifecycle stage is "Contract".

Which suppliers are involved in "Materials Testing Framework for STEP"?

8 suppliers are linked: JACOBS CLEAN ENERGY LIMITED, University of Strathclyde, NPL Management Limited, Fujikura Europe Ltd, KINECTRICS UK LIMITED, OXFORD SIGMA LIMITED, Tohoku University, Altrad Babcock Limited.

What is "Materials Testing Framework for STEP" worth?

The reported tender value is £3,500,000.

When was "Materials Testing Framework for STEP" published?

It was first published on 30 Jul 2025 and last updated on 7 Nov 2025, across 4 notices.

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