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UKRI-4991 ISIS HRPD-X Vacuum Vessel

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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01 Sep 2026 at 13:37

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23 Jun 2026 at 08:13

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19 Dec 2025 at 09:54

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) procured a specialist laboratory equipment item for the HRPD-x (High-Resolution Neutron Powder Diffraction) upgrade at the ISIS facility. The requirement was a vacuum vessel, a central component of the upgraded instrument, comprising a large rectangular section and a circular front end. The wider project includes a non-magnetic sample tank, additional detectors and a new building for the larger instrument. This is a goods supply requirement in the laboratory, optical and precision equipment category (CPV 38000000). Delivery and associated activity were intended for the ISIS STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory at Harwell Oxford, Didcot, Oxfordshire. The procurement was managed and funded by UKRI, with STFC involved in the technical facility context.

The procurement reached completion through an open procedure, with one lot and five final-stage bids, including one from an SME. The lot was evaluated on technical and quality criteria weighted at 70%, and price weighted at 30%, and was suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. The tender closed on 19 September 2025, after the enquiry period ended on 22 August 2025; the award period ended on 16 October 2025. Cadinox S.A. was awarded the contract on 22 October 2025 for £205,500 excluding VAT, or £246,600 including VAT. The contract was signed on 13 November 2025, ran from 14 November 2025 to 20 May 2026, and was terminated on 1 September 2026 because the contract was completed. Its final value was £205,500 excluding VAT, or £246,600 including VAT.

For suppliers that did not win, this procurement demonstrates UKRI’s demand for bespoke, high-specification vacuum vessels used in neutron diffraction and major scientific-instrument upgrades. A credible competitor would need the engineering capability to design and manufacture large, precision vacuum equipment with both rectangular and circular sections, and to support delivery for a specialised research facility. The evaluation shows that technical and quality performance carried substantially more weight than price, so evidence of robust design, fabrication quality, dimensional control, testing and dependable project delivery would be important. Relevant suppliers are specialist manufacturers of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, particularly those experienced in large scientific instruments, vacuum systems and research infrastructure projects for organisations such as UKRI and STFC.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4991 ISIS HRPD-X Vacuum Vessel

Notice Description

HRPD-x (High-Resolution Neutron Powder Diffraction) project is an upgrade to the existing HRPD facility in Daresbury Laboratory. This upgrade will include a new non-magnetic sample tank, a new complement of detectors and a new building to house the larger and more capable instrument. The HRPD-x vacuum vessel is a central component of the instrument, and it consists of two main components: a large rectangular section and circular front end.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05818d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082656-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£205,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£205,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2025 - 20 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Cadinox S.A.

Further Information

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