Scope
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 the end user (contact name can by found in ITT document) the 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 GMT.
Total value (estimated)
- £400,000 excluding VAT
- £480,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 29 November 2025 to 28 November 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 44170000 - Plates, sheets, strip and foil related to construction materials
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
10 October 2025, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
24 October 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
To access this opportunity please click here: https://ukri2--prospend.vf.force.com/apex/CS_ContractPage?filters=&page=1&Preview=Yes&searchStr=&SearchType=Projects&sortStr=Alphabetical&uid=a1MTm000007w9EzMAI&sfdcIFrameOrigin=https://ukri2.lightning.force.com Please note the following steps for accessing this opportunity via the Atamis eSourcing platform: 1. Log in or create an account here: https://ukri2.my.site.com 2. Navigate to the opportunity in the Find an Opportunity section of the site or via the direct access link above. 3. Select Register Interest (you will not be able to view the tender documentation without registering an interest). 4. Go back to the main menu and navigate to the My Proposals and Quotes section of the site. 5. Select the opportunity from the list. Tender Documents for download are found in the Documents tab Sample request: UKRI STFC have requested for a sample Neutron Shielding Sheet to be produced for one of the technical questions. Please send to Science and Technology Facilities Council Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Didcot, OX11 0FA for the attention of the 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 GMT.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
28 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical/Quality | Technical/Quality |
Quality | 75.00% |
| Price | Price | 25.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
The market is already well-understood, Where the requirements are already precise, tested, and unlikely to change, it wouldn't have been beneficial to do do pre market engagement. There are a limited number of suppliers in this field and the end user already has a good understanding of the market through the 3-quote process previously used to obtain product pricing.
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Email: stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government