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Supply of CCS-400H cryostat, compressor, 335-3060 controller

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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15 Jan 2026 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has completed the procurement process for the supply of CCS-400H cryostat, compressor, and 335-3060 controller for the THEIA project, with Quantum Design UK and Ireland as the awarded supplier. This procurement process, categorised under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, was conducted through a direct method without competition, as it was below the financial threshold. The contract, valued at £56,480, commenced on 19th December 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. The contract was signed on 19th December 2025, and its announcement was published on 15th January 2026. The goods will be delivered to the Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialised in high-precision laboratory and optical equipment. It exemplifies a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Quantum Design UK and Ireland to collaborate with central government bodies such as the UK Atomic Energy Authority. Businesses with expertise in supplying cryogenic and precision instruments can leverage such contracts to expand their market presence and establish long-standing relationships with key government procurement entities.

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Notice Title

Supply of CCS-400H cryostat, compressor, 335-3060 controller

Notice Description

Supply of CCS-400H cryostat, compressor, 335-3060 controller for THEIA project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06069e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003479-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,480 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Eirini Varsamou
Contact Email
eirini.varsamou@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
0204556 1172

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUANTUM DESIGN UK AND IRELAND

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