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CSP25315 - Vacuum Pump Skid and Pipework

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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29 Aug 2025 at 13:41

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, has awarded a contract for the design, manufacture, installation, and leak testing of a Vacuum Pump Skid and Pipework. The contract, awarded through a direct procurement method due to the absence of competition, covers works in the industry category of installation of pipe systems. The contracting process, closed without competition, was initiated by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, acting as the procuring entity. The contract period began on 26th August 2025 and is set to conclude by 28th November 2025, with the contract details published on 29th August 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering services related to vacuum and piping systems, particularly those with expertise that cannot be easily matched by competitors. Fieldhouse Engineering Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Taunton Somerset, has been awarded this contract, exemplifying how niche providers can successfully secure contracts within government projects. Ensuring tailored technical solutions may offer a competitive edge for SMEs in similar future contracting processes managed by UKRI and similar organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25315 - Vacuum Pump Skid and Pipework

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the works required. Contract details notice for the supply of Vacuum Pump Skid and Pipework Design, Manufacture, Install and Leak Testing to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059092
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052501-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45231112 - Installation of pipe system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,007 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 28 Nov 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 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

FIELDHOUSE ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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