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UKRI-5864 RAL Endeavour Programme Radiation Shielding MUSHROOM Phase 2

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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05 Mar 2026 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The contract awarded by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) pertains to the RAL Endeavour Programme Radiation Shielding MUSHROOM Phase 2, situated in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This procurement process falls under the industry category of miscellaneous fabricated products and related items, with the overall procurement method described as below threshold with limited competition. The contracting process currently stands at the award stage, with MShield s.r.o based in Czechia being identified as the supplier. Contractual engagements commenced on 6th March 2026, running through to 15th April 2026, with the contract signed on 5th March 2026. The total monetary value gross amounts to £84,420, inclusive of taxes and fees.

This tender is an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of specialised radiation shielding products and similar fabricated items. It is particularly suited for small to medium-sized enterprises that can offer niche expertise and technical capability in goods related to radiation shielding. Engaging in this tender could promote business growth due to the exposure and networking potential with central government bodies like UKRI, enhancing credibility and opening doors to future contracts within the public authority sector. As UKRI prioritises innovation and advancement in research, suppliers aligned with these principles stand a strong chance of thriving through partnership.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5864 RAL Endeavour Programme Radiation Shielding MUSHROOM Phase 2

Notice Description

The requirement is for the RAL Endeavour Programme Radiation Shielding MUSHROOM Phase 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06634d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020022-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

44400000 - Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,350 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 15 Apr 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 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MSHIELD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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