Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bbc-49bb-7346-b123-4b08b928e84b/materials-testing-framework-for-step-ukifs [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Materials Testing Framework for STEP - UKIFS [UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-industrial-fusion-solutions-ltd) Estimated value £7,000,000 Published 2 Jun 2025 Deadline Closed 29 Jul 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Split into 6 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender UKIFS STEP programme (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) seeks to establish a materials testing framework as follows: 1.Magnets materials testing – mechanical/ thermal, electrical, and REBCO tests under cryogenic conditions at a range of temperatures down to 20 K, for magnet materials (HTS tapes, metals, insulators (composites), solders), and mock-up samples of magnets and structures where applicable. 2.Vacuum Vessel & In-Vessel Systems (VIVS) manufacturing testing – mechanical, thermophysical and bespoke materials testing required to build a reliable material property database for increasing confidence in the system design into four key technologies: breeder blankets, divertors, plasma facing components and shields. Two previous Requests for Information for this requirements were published with the following notices: [find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000564-2025](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000564-2025) [find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002310-2025](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002310-2025) We are looking for suppliers who can provide a range of services (one of more tests) to join the framework that will be in operation over the next 6 years (2 years + 2 years + 2 years). Tender publication is planned for 24th June. As part of the tender, bidders will be invited to attend a webinar explaining framework format and framework management principles. To view this notice, please click here: [delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html](https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=954979795) Read full description ## CPV classification InductorsResearch, testing and scientific technical simulatorTechnical testing, analysis and consultancy servicesComposition and purity testing and analysis servicesTechnical testing servicesTechnical inspection and testing servicesMechanical and electrical engineering services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-052a46-2025-06-02T10:05:06+01:00 [View official notice ](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-052a46-2025-06-02T10:05:06+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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