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UKRI-5262 Thermal Straps for PIP-II Project

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

16 Jun 2026 at 09:37

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
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31 Oct 2025 at 10:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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25 Sep 2025 at 16:06

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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23 Sep 2025 at 15:29

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the UKRI-5262 Thermal Straps for the PIP-II Project was managed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a public authority under the central government of the United Kingdom. Based in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI sought to procure copper thermal straps with specified thermal conductivity for use within cryomodules at STFC Daresbury. The procurement was carried out using a direct award method due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, as permitted by the Public Contracts Regulations 2023. Initially awarded to Technology Applications, Inc from Boulder, United States, the contract was active between 14th October 2025 and 15th May 2026. However, it was terminated on 16th June 2026 after completion, with a final contract value of £157,075.83. The procurement stages covered initial tender through to contract award and subsequent termination, highlighting key dates from the initial award notice in September 2025 to contract implementation completion in May 2026.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in manufacturing components for high-precision and technologically advanced projects like cryomodules. Although the direct award limits broader competition, it underscores the potential for establishing key strategic partnerships with central government agencies such as UKRI. Companies with advanced expertise in thermal management solutions and heat-exchange units, particularly those capable of meeting stringent technical specifications, would be well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities. With UKRI’s focus on research and innovation, participating businesses could leverage this visibility and experience to diversify their project portfolios and enhance their competitiveness in high-tech procurement niches.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5262 Thermal Straps for PIP-II Project

Notice Description

This requirement is for the procurement of copper thermal straps designed to meet defined thermal conductivity specifications for use within cryomodules at STFC Daresbury.

Procurement Information

The contract will be awarded as a Single Source Direct Award in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2023 as competition is absent due to technical reasons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a05b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056442-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42511000 - Heat-exchange units and machinery for liquefying air or other gases

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£157,075 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£157,075 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 15 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
Additional Buyers

UK Research and 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Technology Applications, Inc

Further Information

Notice Documents

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