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Development program to trial and assess SiC slurry PIP process

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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05 Nov 2025 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, a central government public authority, has recently completed the award stage for a procurement process titled "Development program to trial and assess SiC slurry PIP process." This project falls under the services category, specifically research and development services and related consultancy, and is designed to trial and assess the SiC slurry PIP process for TRISO style pellets. The procurement was carried out directly, without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract commenced on 4th November 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026, with the work to be conducted primarily in Oxfordshire, UKJ14 region. The contract's total value is £60,804, including taxes, and it was officially signed on 4th November 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in materials science and nuclear technologies. Companies similar to Carbon Threesixty Limited, the awarded supplier, are well-positioned to participate in such government initiatives. SMEs with innovative solutions in the polymers, ceramics, or engineering sectors may find similar procurement opportunities advantageous as the public sector continues to invest in advanced energy and technology development programmes.

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Notice Title

Development program to trial and assess SiC slurry PIP process

Notice Description

Development program to trial and assess SiC slurry PIP process (Polymer Infiltration & Pyrolysis) for TRISO style pellets, 20mm dia by 25mm long.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05daf6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071264-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,670 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Emily Akehurst
Contact Email
emily.akehurst@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+12 35528822

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARBON THREESIXTY

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