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CSP25588 - EC-77NH compressor for Ultra Low Vibration cryostat system

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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20 Nov 2025 at 14:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process has been conducted by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "CSP25588 - EC-77NH compressor for Ultra Low Vibration cryostat system," falls under the industry category of compressors. The procurement reached the contract stage with essential dates being the contract signing on 17th November 2025 and the starting and end dates of the contract being from 20th November 2025 to 9th March 2026. The procurement was concluded without competition due to technical reasons and a specific requirement for Sumitomo compressors, ultimately leading to an award to Sumitomo (SHI) Cryogenics Of Europe Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in cryogenic systems supplying goods directly related to compressors. The direct procurement method underscores the need for suppliers who can meet specialised requirements with unique technical capabilities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in the manufacturing and provision of niche compressor products, particularly those capable of meeting the stringent requirements of low vibration cryostat systems, are well-suited to serve similar niche demands in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25588 - EC-77NH compressor for Ultra Low Vibration cryostat system

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 goods, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement This compressor is to drive the Sumitomo cold head for a new cooler system. We can only use a Sumitomo compressor to operate this RDK-408D2 head.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e5ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075744-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42123000 - Compressors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,845 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2025 - 9 Mar 2026 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

SUMITOMO (SHI) CRYOGENICS OF EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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