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GSS25176 - Vacuum turbo pump

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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07 Mar 2025 at 15:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) organisation has awarded a contract entitled "GSS25176 - Vacuum turbo pump" in the goods category, specifically related to cooling and vacuum pumps. The contract was awarded on 5th March 2025, with the procurement stage listed as complete. The procuring entity is UK Shared Business Services Ltd, based in Swindon, and the supplier is Pfeiffer Vacuum Ltd, located in Newport Pagnell. This direct procurement method was chosen due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, with the total contract value amounting to £12,609.07, inclusive of VAT. The delivery location is within the United Kingdom, and the contract period extends until 30th May 2025.

This tender provides excellent opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and manufacturing of vacuum and cooling pumps, particularly those with unique technical capabilities that align with UKRI's requirements. Companies specialising in niche engineering solutions, technical equipment, and SMEs like Pfeiffer Vacuum Ltd stand a good chance of competing in such procurement processes. Engaging in contracts with a prominent buying organisation such as UKRI can significantly elevate a company's market presence and provide growth prospects through governmental supply chains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25176 - Vacuum turbo pump

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods. Award notice for the Supply of Vacuum turbo pump including delivery to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eaab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008397-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42122160 - Cooling pumps

42122450 - Vacuum pumps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,507 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2025 - 30 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, policy@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PFEIFFER VACUUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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