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CSP26420 - B4C for neutron shielding tiles

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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15 Apr 2026 at 13:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for neutron shielding tiles using B4C, led by UK Research and Innovation, has reached the award stage. The procurement was conducted via a limited competition method, indicating it was below threshold procedures, with key dates including the signing on 13th April 2026 and the publication of contract details on 15th April 2026. The transaction involves goods in the carbide category and the contracting authority is UK Research and Innovation, headquartered at Polaris House, Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract is active, and PI-KEM LIMITED has been awarded the contract, with a value of £13,412.50. The contract period spans from 14th to 15th April 2026.

This tender provides business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers in the specialised materials sector, given its focus on carbide goods like B4C. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the supply of specialised materials or with capabilities in advanced technology supply chains could stand to benefit, as demonstrated by the award to PI-KEM LIMITED. Businesses with expertise in neutron shielding solutions and those seeking to expand into public sector contracts would find this procurement particularly pertinent. The procurement strategy has enabled participation in a focused competition, benefiting enterprises with niche capabilities aligned to the specific requirements of UK central government initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26420 - B4C for neutron shielding tiles

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement:- B4C for neutron shielding tiles

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068318
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034241-2026
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

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

24311120 - Carbides

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,412 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 15 Apr 2026 30 days
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

PI-KEM

Further Information

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