Materials Testing Framework for STEP
- Published
- 7 November 2025
- Place of performance
- UK
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Notice number
- 072223-2025
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-05699a
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 38970000Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
- 71350000Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 71600000Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71632000Technical testing services
- 73100000Research and experimental development services
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. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=992913293
Lots (6)
| Lot | Description | CPV code | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lot 1 | 38970000 Research, testing and scientific technical simulator | — |
| 2 | Lot 2 | 38970000 Research, testing and scientific technical simulator | — |
| 3 | Lot 3 | 38970000 Research, testing and scientific technical simulator | — |
| 4 | Lot 4 | 38970000 Research, testing and scientific technical simulator | — |
| 5 | Lot 5 | 38970000 Research, testing and scientific technical simulator | — |
| 6 | Lot 6 | 38970000 Research, testing and scientific technical simulator | — |
Awards
| Awarded to | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|
| AMENTUM CLEAN ENERGY LIMITED | — | 7 November 2025 |
| University of Strathclyde | — | 7 November 2025 |
| NPL Management Limited | — | 7 November 2025 |
| University of Strathclyde | — | 7 November 2025 |
| Fujikura Europe Ltd | — | 7 November 2025 |
| Kinectrics UK Limited | — | 7 November 2025 |
| Oxford Sigma Ltd | — | 7 November 2025 |
| Tohoku University | — | 7 November 2025 |
| University of Strathclyde | — | 7 November 2025 |
| AMENTUM CLEAN ENERGY LIMITED | — | 7 November 2025 |
Official publications
- FTS · 072223-2025 · 7 November 2025
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