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08 Jun 2026 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for supply of Boron-10 isotopes with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), headquartered at Polaris House, Swindon, United Kingdom, has reached the award stage. The tender, identified as CSP26577, falls under the industry category of "Heavy water, other isotopes and their compounds" and targets delivery within the UK. This limited competition procurement method has been concluded successfully, with the contract signed on 7th June 2026 and effective from 8th June 2026 till 30th November 2026. The entire contract value is USD 25,555 and has been awarded to ISOFLEX USA. The procurement project was a collaborative exercise involving UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in the supply of research-grade, non-radioactive isotopes and related logistics services such as shipping, handling, and insurance. SMEs and companies with expertise in supplying or handling isotopes and complying with high chemical purity standards would be well-placed to participate in similar tenders. Engaging in such procurement exercises enables businesses to enhance their portfolios and establish strong footholds within the central government's supply chain, particularly benefiting those with a focus on innovation-driven scientific sectors.

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Notice Title

CSP26577 - Isotopes

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 Boron-10 (B-10) / Form Carbide (B4C), Enrichment 96.00%, Chemical Purity: 99.00%, Non-Radioactive Material, Research Grade and Shipping, handling and insurance to UKRI

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aff9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053873-2026
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

24315100 - Heavy water, other isotopes and their compounds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,555 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 30 Nov 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 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

ISOFLEX USA

Further Information

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