Tender

UKRI-5692 ISIS MUSHROOM/WISH-II Neutron Guides

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Tender

25 Feb 2026 at 11:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has initiated an open tender process for the supply of MUSHROOM and WISH II neutron guides, to be installed at the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source facility in Oxfordshire. The procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a focus on scientific research applications. This tender is currently active with UKRI, a central government public authority, managing the procurement process. The tender stage commenced on 25th February 2026, with submission deadlines on 1st April 2026, and the award slated for 8th April 2026. The procurement contract, valued at £1,800,000 gross, aims to deliver straight, elliptical neutron guides with specified M-values and reflectivity, targeting installation by 1st May 2026, with the contract concluding on 31st October 2027.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies experienced in manufacturing and supplying precision laboratory equipment. The open procedure invites competitive bids from SMEs and larger enterprises capable of designing, supplying, and installing high-quality neutron guides. Businesses with expertise in advanced materials and optical technologies are particularly well-positioned to comply with the high standards of quality demanded, which accounts for 70% of the award criteria, alongside a 30% focus on cost efficiency. Participation offers a chance to connect with a notable scientific research facility, potentially opening further avenues for collaboration and innovation within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5692 ISIS MUSHROOM/WISH-II Neutron Guides

Notice Description

This Tender specifies the requirements for the supply of the MUSHROOM and WISH II neutron guides. Both are to be supplied under this contract. The guides will be installed at the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source facility in Oxfordshire. ISIS uses neutrons produced via spallation in a variety of beamlines to investigate material properties and life sciences. The MUSHROOM instrument project will deliver a new instrument to be used for indirect spectrometry located on Target Station 2, port W8.. The WISH-II instrument will deliver a cold neutron diffractometer located on Target Station 2, port E9. The requirement is to design, supply, install, test and align (approximately 37.1m for MUSHROOM and 33.3m for WISH II) of straight, elliptical neutron guide with the M-values and reflectivity described in the Tender documents, and the associated housings and supports. Please refer to the two technical specifications and ITT documentation for the full suite of requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065bc5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016783-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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