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CSP25686 - Laser purge/vacuum system

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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19 Dec 2025 at 12:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "CSP25686 - Laser purge/vacuum system" by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has been completed. The procurement falls under the "goods" category, specifically vacuum pumps, with the location for delivery being the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a limited competition procedure, suitable for contracts below the threshold, and the process was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Ltd. The contract was awarded to Ideal Vacuum Products LLC and encompasses the period from 19th December 2025 to 9th January 2026. The total contract value amounts to USD 47,867.80, and it was signed on 18th December 2025. The central buying organisation is located in Swindon, UK, with a focus on the public authority within the central government sector.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers operating within the scientific equipment and vacuum technology sectors. With a competitive limited procurement model, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can find traction by offering specialised components and systems, such as those provided by Ideal Vacuum Products LLC. This contract highlights the potential for similar businesses specialising in niche technological products and services to engage with prominent public research organisations, thereby increasing market reach and bolstering industry credentials through prestigious governmental contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25686 - Laser purge/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 Laser purge/vacuum system to be supplied. The contract was awarded after a competitive quotation procedure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084866-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£47,867 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 9 Jan 2026 30 days
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

IDEAL VACUUM PRODUCTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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