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UKRI-5280 Helium Recovery Maintenance & Service Contract

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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07 Oct 2025 at 10:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a procurement process for a helium recovery maintenance and service contract within the ISIS facility at the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) in Swindon, Wiltshire. The tender, identified as UKRI-5280, falls under the services industry category specifically related to research laboratory services. The procurement method was "limited," indicative of below-threshold, limited competition. The awarding process was finalised with the contract being agreed upon on 6th October 2025, with a start date of 7th October 2025, and is set to end on 30th September 2027.

The contract offers opportunities for businesses involved in specialised scientific service provision, particularly in the field of cryogenics and laboratory service maintenance. As UKRI is a central government public authority, successful collaboration could enhance a firm's credentials and open doors within the UK public sector. Large companies with the capacity to handle sophisticated services like helium recovery maintenance would be well-positioned to capitalise on similar opportunities, given the nuanced requirements of this type of contract. Cryoworld Ltd has been awarded this contract, showcasing the potential within the UK market for those capable of meeting specialised scientific demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5280 Helium Recovery Maintenance & Service Contract

Notice Description

UKRI has a requirement for a helium recovery maintenance and service contract within the ISIS facility at STFC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a965
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062792-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£92,998 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
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
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

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

CRYOWORLD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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