---
title: "Development program to trial and assess SiC slurry PIP process"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05daf6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-11-05"
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# Development program to trial and assess SiC slurry PIP process

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05daf6

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, a central government public authority, has recently completed the award stage for a procurement process titled "Development program to trial and assess SiC slurry PIP process." This project falls under the services category, specifically research and development services and related consultancy, and is designed to trial and assess the SiC slurry PIP process for TRISO style pellets. The procurement was carried out directly, without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract commenced on 4th November 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026, with the work to be conducted primarily in Oxfordshire, UKJ14 region. The contract's total value is £60,804, including taxes, and it was officially signed on 4th November 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in materials science and nuclear technologies. Companies similar to Carbon Threesixty Limited, the awarded supplier, are well-positioned to participate in such government initiatives. SMEs with innovative solutions in the polymers, ceramics, or engineering sectors may find similar procurement opportunities advantageous as the public sector continues to invest in advanced energy and technology development programmes.

## Notice

Development program to trial and assess SiC slurry PIP process (Polymer Infiltration & Pyrolysis) for TRISO style pellets, 20mm dia by 25mm long.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071264-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,670 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | OXFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARBON THREESIXTY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2025 at 13:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071264-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071264-2025
  5th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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