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title: "CSP25501 - Irradiation of Graphite Samples for LBNF Target Materials Selection"
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# CSP25501 - Irradiation of Graphite Samples for LBNF Target Materials Selection

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d7bb

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "CSP25501 - Irradiation of Graphite Samples for LBNF Target Materials Selection" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority located in Swindon, UK. This contract, identified under ID "070002-2025," pertains to the lending category of goods and was concluded at the award stage on 31 October 2025. The procurement was performed without competition due to technical reasons, involving the irradiation of graphite samples for specific target materials selection at an irradiation facility. The contract, valued at £12,600 gross, was signed on 17 October 2025 and is scheduled to complete its deliverables by 29 November 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for academic institutions and enterprises specializing in scientific research and development, as evidenced by the University of Surrey being awarded the contract as a supplier. Businesses with expertise in handling and analysing radiation apparatus, classified under CPV code "38341000," would find this contract particularly advantageous. The direct procurement method suggests that the chosen supplier uniquely possessed the capabilities required, highlighting opportunities for entities with specialized technical skills to engage in similar future procurements with public authorities like UK Research and Innovation.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement Irradiation of graphite samples for LBNF target materials selection for use at an irradiation facility including the time spent on the beam

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070002-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2025 - 29 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF SURREY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38341000 - Apparatus for measuring radiation

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2025 at 10:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070002-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070002-2025
  31st October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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