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CSP26344 - Bulk Lead shot

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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18 Mar 2026 at 08:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

On 18th March 2026, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, concluded a procurement process for supplying bulk lead shot for radiation shielding purposes. The procurement was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd and conducted through a limited competition method. This process began with a tender and culminated in awarding a contract with a gross value of £56,004 to CALDER INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS LIMITED. This procurement falls under the category of sports goods and equipment, offering opportunities primarily to businesses involved with sporting goods and materials used for radiation shielding. The contract spans from 17th March 2026 to 31st August 2026.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in goods for sports, particularly those capable of producing or supplying lead-based products. CALDER INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS LIMITED, an SME based in Chester, successfully secured the contract by demonstrating compliance with strict requirements like providing Certificates of Conformity and Analysis. Companies that can provide competitively priced products and quality assurance will find this procurement model advantageous. It highlights the importance of meeting specific technical standards in limited competition tenders, enabling SME businesses to capture niche markets within governmental contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26344 - Bulk Lead shot

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Contract details notice for the supply of sporting lead shot for radiation shielding purposes with Certificates of Conformity and Analysis to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066cec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024353-2026
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

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

CPV Codes

37400000 - Sports goods and equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,670 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

CALDER INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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