---
title: "CSP26420 - B4C for neutron shielding tiles"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068318"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-04-15"
---

# CSP26420 - B4C for neutron shielding tiles

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068318

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

***** 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034241-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2026 - 15 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,412 |

## 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 | PI-KEM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24311120 - Carbides

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 13:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034241-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034241-2026
  15th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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