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# UKRI-5120 Flexible B4C neutron shielding materials

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ukri-5120-flexible-b4c-neutron-shielding-materials-ocds-h6vhtk-059a43). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** UK Research and Innovation: "UKRI-5120 Flexible B4C neutron shielding materials". Published status: complete. Published Value: £400,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 31 Oct 2025, 14:00 GMT. Published submission portal: ukri2--prospend.vf.force.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [UK Research and Innovation](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/uk-research-and-innovation-gov-pb1221)
- **Published Value:** £400,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 31 October 2025 at 14:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Plates, sheets, strip and foil related to construction materials
- **Delivery Location:** UKJ14
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Awarded Value:** £400,000 (exc. VAT, 1 contract)
- **Official Documents:** 5 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ukri-5120-flexible-b4c-neutron-shielding-materials-ocds-h6vhtk-059a43#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-059a43`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ukri-5120-flexible-b4c-neutron-shielding-materials-ocds-h6vhtk-059a43#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [ukri2--prospend.vf.force.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fukri2--prospend.vf.force.com%2Fapex%2FCS_ContractPage%3Ffilters%3D%26page%3D1%26Preview%3DYes%26searchStr%3D%26SearchType%3DProjects%26sortStr%3DAlphabetical%26uid%3Da1MTm000007w9EzMAI%26sfdcIFrameOrigin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fukri2.lightning.force.com)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ukri-5120-flexible-b4c-neutron-shielding-materials-ocds-h6vhtk-059a43#participate

## Description
UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of Flexible Neutron Shielding Sheets to guarantee a steady supply of flexible neutron shielding to cover Endeavour Program needs. 
The site address for delivery of the goods and/or services is:
Science and Technology Facilities Council 
Rutherford Appleton Laboratory 
Harwell Campus 
Didcot 
OX11 0FA
The estimated value of the opportunity is £400,000.00 ex VAT across the 4-year period.  This is the maximum value that can be used however, please note this is not guaranteed. . 
Sample request: 
UKRI STFC have requested for a sample Neutron Shielding Sheet to be produced for Q6.06.  Please send to the address above for the attention of Francesco Zuddas- ISIS Department and inform us of when it is expected to arrive through the Atamis eSourcing Portal. Please be aware that samples need to be received back before or on the closing date which is 24th October 2025 at 14:00 GM

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 44170000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £400,000

- **Contract Period:** 29/11/2025 to 28/11/2029

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (2)
- **Award:** UKRI-5120 Flexible Neutron Shielding Sheets. (pending)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **Mirrotron**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-64123`
  - Value: £400,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 12/11/2025

- **Award:** 2 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **Mirrotron**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-64123`
  - Value: £400,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** UKRI-5120 Supply of Flexible B4C Neutron Shielding Materials. (active)
  - Signed Value: £400,000
  - Signed Date: 03/12/2025

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F056551-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-12-03T12:07:39.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-21T04:10:59.165Z
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