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UKRI-5761 Replacement Leak Detectors and Components

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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10 Feb 2026 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a public procurement process for the supply of replacement leak detectors and associated components, necessary for the maintenance of vacuum testing equipment at Daresbury Laboratory. This contract, identified as UKRI-5761, falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on gas-detection equipment. The procurement process reached the award stage on 10th February 2026, with the contract period starting from 11th February 2026 and concluding on 13th October 2026. The buyer, UKRI—a central government authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire—procured through a direct method below the threshold, without competition, ensuring timely delivery of vital components in the UKD61 region.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in supplying technical equipment or components to the scientific community. It showcases potential growth for small and medium enterprises like Leybold UK Ltd, the successful supplier, which is adept at delivering high-precision gas-detection equipment. Businesses with expertise in vacuum technology and leak detection can find similar procurement opportunities valuable, offering paths to expand their market reach within government contracts, particularly in the research infrastructure domain. Engaging in such contracts can provide stability and a foothold in supplying critical technology to key national research facilities.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5761 Replacement Leak Detectors and Components

Notice Description

Supply of replacement leak detectors and associated compatible components required to maintain the existing suite of vacuum testing equipment at Daresbury Laboratory.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c38
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011766-2026
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

38543000 - Gas-detection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,474 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 13 Oct 2026 6-12 months
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
+441793442000

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

LEYBOLD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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