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UKRI-5146 Vacuum Pumps for Mass Spectrometers

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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22 Aug 2025 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "UKRI-5146 Vacuum Pumps for Mass Spectrometers" was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The process, affiliated with the Goods category, involved a direct procurement method initiated below the threshold, thus no competition was required. This contract was awarded to Thermo Fisher Scientific, a large company based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. The contract commenced on 18 August 2025 and is set to conclude on 30 September 2025, with the signing having occurred on 15 August 2025. The associated industry categories are Vacuum pumps and Laboratory pumps, with deliveries intended for the UKI3 region.

This tender opens up opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing vacuum and laboratory pumps, as well as related scientific equipment. Companies that can offer high-quality goods at competitive prices, especially those with expertise in scientific equipment for mass spectrometry, would be ideally positioned to compete in similar tenders. Although the procurement process was conducted directly without competition in this instance, understanding the requirements and leveraging quality and precision in manufacturing can help businesses grow and secure future contracts with UKRI and other similar public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5146 Vacuum Pumps for Mass Spectrometers

Notice Description

The provision of Vacuum Pumps for Mass spectrometers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058d26
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050998-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42122450 - Vacuum pumps

42122500 - Laboratory pumps and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,917 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 30 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 & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793442000

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

THERMO FISCHER SCIENTIFIC

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