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CSP25450 - Vacuum System

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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14 Oct 2025 at 07:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "CSP25450 - Vacuum System," was managed by UK Research and Innovation in collaboration with UK Shared Business Services Ltd. This tender falls under the "goods" industry category, specifically focusing on vacuum pumps as per the CPV classification. The procurement utilised a limited competition approach due to its below-threshold status, and it has reached the award stage. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 8th October 2025, which became active on 9th October 2025, and the contract period runs until 31st October 2025. The procurement is centred in the United Kingdom, with specific activities based in Swindon.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the provision of vacuum system solutions to expand their service portfolio and client base. European Automation Ltd, identified as the awarded supplier, exemplifies a type of business well-suited for this opportunity, particularly those categorised as SMEs in the machinery and industrial equipment sector. Companies with expertise in developing and supplying high-performance vacuum systems should find similar opportunities promising, especially if capable of navigating and succeeding in competitive quotation procedures. Such opportunities can enhance their visibility and credibility within the central government procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

CSP25450 - Vacuum System

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for a Vacuum system to be supplied. The contract was awarded after a competitive quotation procedure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aed3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064998-2025
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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42122450 - Vacuum pumps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,117 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 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

EUROPEAN AUTOMATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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