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UKRI 5193 - High Pressure Systems

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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02 Dec 2025 at 11:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involves the acquisition of two fully automated 10Kbar inert gas intensifier systems with a user-friendly interface. Categorised under industrial machinery, this procurement pertains to the central government and is being conducted through an open procedure. Located in the UK, the process is currently in the tender stage, with critical dates being the end of the enquiry period on 19th December 2025, submission deadline on 9th January 2026, and the award scheduled for completion by 30th January 2026. UKRI, the central government buyer, is based at Polaris House in Swindon, Wiltshire.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in industrial machinery, particularly those familiar with high-pressure systems, to expand their portfolios through engagement with a prominent public authority. The contract, valued at £600,000 gross, is suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The focus on the quality attributes of 70% and price at 30% could benefit firms that can deliver high standards at competitive prices. Additionally, the potential for contract renewal offers further opportunities for long-term collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI 5193 - High Pressure Systems

Notice Description

Procurement of two new fully automated 10Kbar inert gas intensifier systems incorporating an "easy to use customer friendly" interface

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension in the form of Control Change Notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ecbd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078833-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 16 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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