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UKRI-5631 Vacuum cryo pump and compressor

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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11 Feb 2026 at 17:06

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process was initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, under the industry category of goods. The procurement process entitled "UKRI-5631 Vacuum cryo pump and compressor" aims to supply a vacuum cryo pump and compressor system for UKRI STFC ISIS Operations, with procurement activities now completed. The process followed a direct procurement method due to technical reasons, with no competition, and was conducted below the threshold. The contract was signed on 23 January 2026, with an active contract period starting from 25 January 2026 until 8 May 2026. The awarded contract was valued at £30,266.05 with a gross amount of £36,319.26.

This tender presents business growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in supplying technical equipment, such as vacuum pumps, used in scientific operations. The award to Sumitomo (SHI) Cryogenics Of Europe Ltd underscores the potential for SMEs to secure contracts with significant government bodies like UKRI. Companies specialising in cryogenic equipment and innovative technical solutions are well-suited to compete in such tenders, providing them with a pathway to expand their business reach and reputation within the UK and potentially beyond. This procurement will have strategic importance for suppliers aiming to develop their portfolio in high-tech and scientific industries.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5631 Vacuum cryo pump and compressor

Notice Description

UKRI STFC appointed a supplier to provide pumping system for UKRI STFC ISIS Operations. This was purchased based on competition is absent for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e60
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012610-2026
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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42122450 - Vacuum pumps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,266 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jan 2026 - 8 May 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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
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

SUMITOMO (SHI) CRYOGENICS OF EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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