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CSP25135 - Vacuum Bellows

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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10 Jul 2025 at 13:25

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, a public authority representing the central government, has concluded a procurement process for the supply of vacuum bellows, under the procurement process identifier CSP25135. The procurement was conducted through a limited competition process, below the threshold, and the tender is now complete. The contract was awarded to Instrument Technology Limited with effect from 9th July 2025, ending on 4th September 2025. The procurement was overseen by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, located in Swindon, UK. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically parts of vacuum pumps, relevant to the scientific research and equipment manufacturing sectors.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of high-specification scientific equipment and components, particularly those specialising in vacuum technology. Larger entities, like Instrument Technology Limited, which can offer tailored solutions for specialised equipment, would have been well-suited for this contract. Collaborative opportunities may arise for SMEs as sub-contractors or suppliers in future related procurements, allowing them to expand their service reach and capabilities in serving government organisations involved in rigorous and complex scientific research procurement processes.

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Notice Title

CSP25135 - Vacuum Bellows

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research & Innovation require the purchase of new vacuum bellows.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055d03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038984-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42124320 - Parts of vacuum pumps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,322 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2025 - 4 Sep 2025 1-6 months
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
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, coreservices@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

INSTRUMENT TECHNOLOGY

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