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title: "GB-Didcot: Supply of B4C neutron shielding material"
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# GB-Didcot: Supply of B4C neutron shielding material

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ffc6878-4ebc-48d1-9e10-b50e9c084d77

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation, a key public sector organisation based in Swindon, is undertaking a procurement process titled "GB-Didcot: Supply of B4C neutron shielding material". This contract falls under the construction materials industry category, with a total value of £106,856. The tender process was conducted through an open procedure, which is currently in the Award stage, having concluded on 22nd March 2022. The contract period is scheduled to run from 23rd March 2022 until 30th June 2022, and interested suppliers were required to submit their bids by 14:00 on 17th March 2022.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in construction materials. Businesses experienced in providing materials such as flexible boron carbide sheets are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, which calls for specific technical specifications including a minimum mass content of 80% B4C and particular dimensions and thickness. The focus on SMEs indicates a supportive environment for smaller businesses to engage in public sector contracts, enhancing their growth potential in the market.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 17th March 2022 at 14:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Summary of requirement UK Research and Innovation- Science and Technology Facilities Council have a requirement for the supply of B4C neutron shielding material Specification 150m2 of flexible boron carbide (B4C) sheet material which can be easily cut B4C mass content >= 80% Supplied as handleable sized sheets - approx. 1m x 0.5m Sheet thickness of >= 5mm No self-adhesive layers Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/109db85e-0f63-4db3-a4d6-014c8f679f8e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £106,856 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £106,856 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MIRROTRON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44110000 - Construction materials

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2022 at 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/109db85e-0f63-4db3-a4d6-014c8f679f8e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/109db85e-0f63-4db3-a4d6-014c8f679f8e
  29th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=679458527
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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