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UKRI-5439 Cold Heads for Test Cryostats

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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14 Nov 2025 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) under the title "UKRI-5439 Cold Heads for Test Cryostats" has reached completion. The organisation, based in Swindon, Wiltshire, sought goods within the industry category of refrigerators and freezers. This limited competition tender was conducted under the legal basis of UK legislation 2023/54, with Edwards Ltd being awarded the contract. The contract award was active as of 13th November 2025, with a completion date set for 12th December 2025. The entire procurement value amounted to £66,570.50, with the total gross amount reaching £79,884.60. The procurement process was classified as "below threshold" indicating a limited competition method.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying high-tech refrigeration equipment, especially those specialising in compressor refrigerator systems. Companies of similar calibre to Edwards Ltd, which is a large enterprise, may find similar opportunities in forthcoming tenders from UK public authorities like UKRI. The focus on a specialised product segment suggests that businesses with advanced technical capability and expertise in cryogenic equipment would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. Engaging in such contracts can significantly enhance a business’s portfolio, leading to further growth and market expansion within the government procurement space.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5439 Cold Heads for Test Cryostats

Notice Description

UKRI STFC has a requirement for a compressor refrigerator system

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e125
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073851-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39711100 - Refrigerators and freezers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,570 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2025 - 12 Dec 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 & 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

EDWARDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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