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CSP25251 - Cryogenic cold head

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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13 Aug 2025 at 07:15

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, headquartered in Swindon, is the buying organisation for the contract titled "CSP25251 - Cryogenic cold head," under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This procurement was conducted through a limited competition process, classified as "below threshold," and primarily aimed at sourcing goods. The procurement stage is complete, with the award granted to Sumitomo (SHI) Cryogenics Of Europe Ltd, an SME located in Basingstoke. This contract, valued at £22,200, is active and spans from 15th August 2025 to 22nd August 2025. The procuring entity for this engagement was UK Shared Business Services Ltd, also based in Swindon.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. By engaging in such targeted competition processes, businesses can focus on niche markets and offer specialised products. Given the limited competition nature of this procurement, companies with expertise in cryogenic equipment are well-suited to participate in similar future tenders, thus potentially expanding their market reach and fostering strategic partnerships within the UK's central government procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

CSP25251 - Cryogenic cold head

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Details notice for cryogenic cold head.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0586a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048225-2025
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
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2025 - 22 Aug 2025 30 days
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

SUMITOMO (SHI) CRYOGENICS OF EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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