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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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Framework contract: £700,000 total value shared among 8 suppliers. Estimated equal shares shown below.
| Supplier | Identifier | Est. Share | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altrad Babcock Limited | 00839354 | ~£87,500 | 1 lot VIVS Mechanical Tests | - |
| Amentum Clean Energy Limited | 01120437 | ~£87,500 | 4 lots Lot 1 Magnets Materials Mechanical and Thermal tests · VIVS Mechanical Tests · VIVS Thermophysical Tests · VIVS Miscellaneous Tests | - |
| Fujikura Europe Ltd | 02237808 | ~£87,500 | 1 lot Magnets Materials Electrical Tests | - |
| Kinectrics UK Limited | 05757219 | ~£87,500 | 2 lots Magnets Materials Electrical Tests · VIVS Miscellaneous Tests | - |
| NPL Management Limited | 02937881 | ~£87,500 | 2 lots Lot 1 Magnets Materials Mechanical and Thermal tests · VIVS Thermophysical Tests | - |
| Oxford Sigma Limited | 11874768 | ~£87,500 | 1 lot Magnets Materials HTS Tests | - |
| Tohoku University | Procurement ID: PRGH-5143-QTQH | ~£87,500 | 1 lot Magnets Materials HTS Tests | - |
| University of Strathclyde | OSCR: SC015263 Companies House: RC000670 | ~£87,500 | 3 lots Lot 1 Magnets Materials Mechanical and Thermal tests · Magnets Materials Electrical Tests · Magnets Materials HTS Tests | - |
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This procurement was divided into 6 lots, each awarded separately. 31 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Lot 1 Magnets Materials Mechanical and Thermal tests Oct 2025 – Oct 2027 | £583,333 initial term | 6 | University of Strathclyde | active |
| Lot 2 Magnets Materials Electrical Tests Oct 2025 – Oct 2027 | £583,333 initial term | 3 | University of Strathclyde | active |
| Lot 3 Magnets Materials HTS Tests Oct 2025 – Oct 2027 | £583,333 initial term | 6 | Tohoku University University of Strathclyde | active |
| Lot 4 VIVS Mechanical Tests Oct 2025 – Oct 2027 | £583,333 initial term | 7 | Altrad Babcock Limited | active |
| Lot 5 VIVS Thermophysical Tests Oct 2025 – Oct 2027 | £583,333 initial term | 4 | active | |
| Lot 6 VIVS Miscellaneous Tests Oct 2025 – Oct 2027 | £583,333 initial term | 5 | active |
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £1,104,258,042 in 2,629 payments (over £25k) from BEIS, DSIT, Ministry of Defence, DEFRA, UKRI and 11 more public bodies (2013-01-04 to 2026-07-15).