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UKRI-5120 Flexible B4C neutron shielding materials

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

03 Dec 2025 at 12:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

12 Nov 2025 at 09:51

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

21 Oct 2025 at 11:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

15 Sep 2025 at 12:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of flexible B4C neutron shielding materials, awarding the contract to the supplier Mirrotron. This contract is valued at £400,000 excluding VAT and spans a four-year period, from 4th December 2025 to 3rd December 2029. The procurement was completed through an open procedure and falls under the industry category of construction materials, specifically plates, sheets, strip, and foil. The awarded contract pertains to deliveries to the Science and Technology Facilities Council Rutherford Appleton Laboratory at Harwell Campus, Didcot, UK. Key dates included the tender closing on 31st October 2025, ensuring ample preparation time was provided for bidders.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the construction materials industry, particularly those specialising in innovative materials such as neutron shielding solutions. Businesses with experience in manufacturing flexible materials would find this procurement ideal to extend their reach into public sector supply chains. The open procedure suggests a competitive bidding environment, favouring enterprises that can meet technical and quality criteria alongside pricing considerations. Suppliers proficient in delivering specialised goods to research facilities will particularly benefit from engaging in such contracts due to the strategic and niche nature of this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5120 Flexible B4C neutron shielding materials

Notice Description

UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of Flexible Neutron Shielding Sheets to guarantee a steady supply of flexible neutron shielding to cover Endeavour Program needs. The site address for delivery of the goods and/or services is: Science and Technology Facilities Council Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell Campus Didcot OX11 0FA The estimated value of the opportunity is PS400,000.00 ex VAT across the 4-year period. This is the maximum value that can be used however, please note this is not guaranteed. . Sample request: UKRI STFC have requested for a sample Neutron Shielding Sheet to be produced for Q6.06. Please send to the address above for the attention of Francesco Zuddas- ISIS Department and inform us of when it is expected to arrive through the Atamis eSourcing Portal. Please be aware that samples need to be received back before or on the closing date which is 24th October 2025 at 14:00 GM

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059a43
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079302-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44170000 - Plates, sheets, strip and foil related to construction materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2025 - 3 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Mirrotron

Mirrotron Ltd

Further Information

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