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UKRI-5062 Sunpower GT cryocoolers

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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29 Jul 2025 at 08:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, has awarded a contract to Sunpower, Inc. for the procurement of Sunpower GT cryocoolers as part of the tender process under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement falls under the goods category for miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments and is located in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This direct procurement was conducted below the threshold without competition, with the contract commencing on 26th July 2025 and concluding on 12th December 2025, valued at approximately USD 104,183.35. The procurement stage is complete, and the award was made official on 29th July 2025.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in cooling solutions and testing instruments, particularly those interested in expanding their footprint within the public sector. While this specific procurement was conducted without competition, businesses that offer innovative cooling technologies could position themselves favourably for future tenders by UKRI in similar categories. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of supplying specialised goods to governmental agencies might find strategic benefit in developing relationships and understanding the technological requirements of entities like UKRI.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5062 Sunpower GT cryocoolers

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for Coolers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05679f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043690-2025
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£86,819 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jul 2025 - 12 Dec 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 & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793 442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

SUNPOWER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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