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CSP25501 - Irradiation of Graphite Samples for LBNF Target Materials Selection

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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31 Oct 2025 at 10:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "CSP25501 - Irradiation of Graphite Samples for LBNF Target Materials Selection" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority located in Swindon, UK. This contract, identified under ID "070002-2025," pertains to the lending category of goods and was concluded at the award stage on 31 October 2025. The procurement was performed without competition due to technical reasons, involving the irradiation of graphite samples for specific target materials selection at an irradiation facility. The contract, valued at £12,600 gross, was signed on 17 October 2025 and is scheduled to complete its deliverables by 29 November 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for academic institutions and enterprises specializing in scientific research and development, as evidenced by the University of Surrey being awarded the contract as a supplier. Businesses with expertise in handling and analysing radiation apparatus, classified under CPV code "38341000," would find this contract particularly advantageous. The direct procurement method suggests that the chosen supplier uniquely possessed the capabilities required, highlighting opportunities for entities with specialized technical skills to engage in similar future procurements with public authorities like UK Research and Innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25501 - Irradiation of Graphite Samples for LBNF Target Materials Selection

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement Irradiation of graphite samples for LBNF target materials selection for use at an irradiation facility including the time spent on the beam

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d7bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070002-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38341000 - Apparatus for measuring radiation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 29 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF SURREY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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