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UKRI 5519 Bake Out Tool

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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13 Jan 2026 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed a procurement process titled "UKRI 5519 Bake Out Tool" under the goods category, specifically for vacuum ovens. The procurement was conducted using a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition, and involved the delivery of a product that holds and moves the baseplate during vacuum bake. Thales Seso SAS, a large-scale supplier based in France, was awarded the contract. This process reached completion, with the contract being signed on 12 January 2026 and active between 13 January 2026 and 15 January 2026. The contract's total value is £26,850, excluding VAT, amounting to a gross value of £32,220.

This tender offers a strategic opportunity for companies specialising in manufacturing and supplying vacuum-related products and technologies, providing a gateway to collaborate with a leading public authority central government, UKRI. Businesses excelling in precision engineering, especially those developing vacuum equipment and related tools, could find this procurement a promising opportunity to establish and enhance their reputation in the sector. Engaging in such contracts allows suppliers to build relationships with central government bodies, offering potential for future projects and growth within the high-tech instrumentation and research equipment sectors.

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Notice Title

UKRI 5519 Bake Out Tool

Notice Description

Bake out tool hold and move the baseplate during vacuum bake.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0604d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002739-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42942200 - Vacuum ovens

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,850 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2026 - 15 Jan 2026 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THALES SESO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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