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CSP26158 - New vacuum gauges and controllers

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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10 Feb 2026 at 17:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, a public authority within central government, has concluded a direct procurement process for new vacuum gauges and controllers needed for Test Cryostats. This contract was awarded without competition as there were no reasonable alternatives, reflecting a procurement method termed "Below threshold - without competition." Located in Swindon, United Kingdom, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd acting as the procuring entity, this procurement falls under the industry category relating to "Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages." The procurement stage is completed, with Leybold UK Ltd named as the supplier. The contract was signed on 2nd February 2026, with an active period running from 3rd February to 3rd April 2026. The contract value amounts to £16,622.44, excluding VAT, with a gross amount of £19,946.93 GBP.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing vacuum gauges and controllers, particularly those with services aligning to office and computing machinery. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in supplying advanced scientific equipment, such as Leybold UK Ltd, a Surrey-based supplier known for its expertise within this field. Companies that can provide innovative products to meet niche technological requirements, similar to the Test Cryostats, may find beneficial avenues for partnership or supply to public authorities seeking specialised goods without stringent competition. Engaging in such direct procurement processes can significantly enhance business visibility and secure lasting government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26158 - New vacuum gauges and controllers

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a without competition as there are no reasonable alternatives The requirement was for New vacuum gauges and controllers for Test Cryostats

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d36
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012134-2026
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,622 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 3 Apr 2026 1-6 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

LEYBOLD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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