Scope
Reference
C0380
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
Contract 1. UKRI-5120 Flexible Neutron Shielding Sheets.
Supplier
Contract value
- £400,000 excluding VAT
- £480,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
12 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
12 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 21 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
28 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 44170000 - Plates, sheets, strip and foil related to construction materials
Information about tenders
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Mirrotron Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQXG-2944-JQLW
Konkoly Thege Miklós út 29-33
Budapest
H-1121
Hungary
Email: neatron@mirrotron.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. UKRI-5120 Flexible Neutron Shielding Sheets.
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