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UKRI-4991 ISIS HRPD-X Vacuum Vessel

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

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23 Jun 2026 at 08:13

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19 Dec 2025 at 09:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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23 Oct 2025 at 13:05

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04 Sep 2025 at 09:49

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06 Aug 2025 at 08:45

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06 Aug 2025 at 08:44

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05 Aug 2025 at 14:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerning "UKRI-4991 ISIS HRPD-X Vacuum Vessel" is conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority. This contract falls within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry, specifically under the CPV code 38000000. The project entails an upgrade to the neutron powder diffraction facility at Daresbury Laboratory in the United Kingdom. The process initially commenced in August 2025 with an open procurement method. As of June 2026, the stage is at the contract amendment phase, which extends the contract end date to 31st July 2026. Key locations associated with this procurement include Swindon in Wiltshire, and ISIS STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Didcot, Oxfordshire.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses focused on laboratory and precision equipment, specifically those capable of handling large-scale construction and engineering components like vacuum vessels. Given the open procedure and the significant gross contract value of approximately £264,000, it is particularly suitable for large suppliers with experience in government contracts and supplying complex scientific instrumentation. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations involved in such specialised fields can leverage participation to expand their footprints, enhance reputation, and potentially secure future government-related contracts.

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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/058737-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change 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
23 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 202510 months 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
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
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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