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Materials Testing Framework for STEP

Awarded to Altrad Babcock Limited, Amentum Clean Energy Limited, Fujikura Europe Ltd +5 more

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd(buyer)

Published
Published 30 July 2025
Deadline
Closed 22 September 2025
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Overview

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd has awarded a materials testing framework agreement to eight suppliers including Altrad Babcock Limited, Amentum Clean Energy Limited, Fujikura Europe Ltd, Kinectrics UK Limited, NPL Management Limited, Oxford Sigma Limited, Tohoku University, and University of Strathclyde. The framework, valued at £3.5 million, will support the STEP programme over eight years by pre-qualifying specialist test providers to conduct testing of magnet, vacuum vessel, and in-vessel systems materials through call-off contracts as requirements arise.

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Lots (6)

  • Lot 1 Magnets Materials Mechanical and Thermal tests

    Won by Amentum Clean Energy LimitedWon by University of StrathclydeWon by NPL Management Limited

  • Magnets Materials Electrical Tests

    Won by University of StrathclydeWon by Fujikura Europe LtdWon by Kinectrics UK Limited

  • Magnets Materials HTS Tests

    Won by Oxford Sigma LimitedWon by Tohoku UniversityWon by University of Strathclyde

  • VIVS Mechanical Tests

    Won by Amentum Clean Energy LimitedWon by Altrad Babcock Limited

  • VIVS Thermophysical Tests

    Won by Amentum Clean Energy LimitedWon by NPL Management Limited

  • VIVS Miscellaneous Tests

    Won by Amentum Clean Energy LimitedWon by Kinectrics UK Limited

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£3,500,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
30 July 2025
Questions by
12 September 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Research, testing and scientific technical simulatorEngineering-related scientific and technical servicesTechnical testing, analysis and consultancy servicesTechnical testing servicesResearch and experimental development services

Award outcome

Award date
7 November 2025
Contract period
31 October 2025 → 30 October 2027
Winners
  • Altrad Babcock Limited
  • Amentum Clean Energy Limited
  • Fujikura Europe Ltd
  • Kinectrics UK Limited
  • NPL Management Limited
  • Oxford Sigma Limited
  • Tohoku University
  • University of Strathclyde

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    6 August 2026

  2. Contract

    7 November 2025

  3. Tender Update

    28 August 2025

  4. Tender Update

    12 August 2025

  5. Contract Notice

    30 July 2025

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