---
title: "The Supply 3 kg of Lithium Metatitanate (Li2TiO3) Pebbles"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078b5d"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority"
published: "2026-10-20"
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# The Supply 3 kg of Lithium Metatitanate (Li2TiO3) Pebbles

Buyer: United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078b5d

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is procuring 3 kg of lithium metatitanate (Li₂TiO₃) pebbles for use in fusion experiments. This is a specialist materials supply requirement, classified as chemical products and energy-related products. Delivery is to be in the United Kingdom. The buyer is the UK Atomic Energy Authority, a central government public authority.

The buyer invited offers through an open competition below the applicable threshold. The enquiry deadline was 28 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC, and the submission deadline was 4 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The contract period is 16 November 2026 to 31 March 2027. The estimated value is £60,000, with a gross value of £72,000. The procurement is divided into one lot. Offers are evaluated on quality (30%) and price (70%).

This requirement is suited to suppliers able to source and deliver lithium metatitanate pebbles for fusion research. The stated quantity is small, and the lot is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Suppliers with experience handling specialist chemical or energy-related materials may find the requirement relevant. The procurement calls for a focused materials supply rather than a stated programme of works or services.

## Notice

UKAEA is looking to procure 3 kg of lithium metatitanate (Li2TiO3) pebbles for use in fusion experiments

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098754-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority |
| Locality | OXFORDSHIRE |
| Postcode area | 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 24000000 - Chemical products

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2026 at 09:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098754-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098754-2026
  20th October 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=110220&TID100115240&B=
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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