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UKRI-4798 Service Contract for Helium Recovery High Pressure compressors

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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07 Apr 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has completed the procurement process for a 3-year service contract concerning Helium Recovery High Pressure compressors, awarded under the reference UKRI-4798. This contract for repair and maintenance services of compressors is specifically for the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s ISIS facility. Sauer Compressors UK Ltd, located in Colchester, has been selected as the supplier. The procurement method was a limited competition, conducted below the threshold. The contract, beginning on 8th April 2025 and ending on 7th April 2028, falls under the services category with a total gross value of GBP 76,599.53.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in compressor maintenance services, especially those that have the expertise to support high-pressure helium recovery systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with a focus on providing technical services within the energy or research sectors, are well-suited to engage in this area. The procurement by a prominent public authority such as UK Research and Innovation indicates a stable partnership, providing a consistent stream of work throughout the contract period. Businesses in the UK with relevant capabilities should consider leveraging such opportunities to expand their service portfolios and establish their credentials in the public sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4798 Service Contract for Helium Recovery High Pressure compressors

Notice Description

This procurement entails a 3 years Service Contract for Helium Recovery High Pressure compressors for STFC-ISIS To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=938791952

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fe22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013408-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50531300 - Repair and maintenance services of compressors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,832 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2025 - 7 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793 442000

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

SAUER COMPRESSORS

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