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CSP26081 - FAUST Vacuum Vessels

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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28 Jan 2026 at 15:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority, for the supply of FAUST Vacuum Vessels. This contract, with the title "CSP26081", falls under the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment" category, specifically excluding glasses. The procurement took place in Swindon, United Kingdom, under a limited competition method due to its below-threshold nature. The process has reached the award stage, and the contract was signed on 27 January 2026, with the contract period commencing on 28 January 2026 and concluding on 31 August 2026. The successful supplier was EGKenn Vacuum Technology SP. Z O. O from Poland.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of laboratory and precision equipment. Companies that excel in producing vacuum vessels or similar goods could find this sector very promising if such or similar tenders become available again in the future. The procurement method suggests a preference for suppliers with a keen understanding of limited competition requirements, potentially offering avenues for SMEs or those experienced in below-threshold government contracts. Collaborating with UKRI may prove beneficial due to its extensive procurement needs and focus on scientific and research developments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26081 - FAUST Vacuum Vessels

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Contract details notice for the supply of FAUST Vacuum Vessels to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061126
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007702-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

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
£12,644 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 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

EGKENN VACUUM TECHNOLOGY SP. Z O. O

Further Information

Notice Documents

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