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CSP26239 - Vacuum vessel component

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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20 Feb 2026 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerning a vacuum vessel component was managed by UK Research and Innovation, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd serving as the procuring entity. The contract, referenced as CSP26239, has been successfully awarded, following a limited competition procurement exercise. Kurt J Lesker Company Ltd is identified as the supplier. This procurement addresses the industry category of machinery for production and mechanical power, with goods to be delivered within the United Kingdom. It reached the award stage on 20th February 2026, marking the commencement of the contract period which concludes on 27th March 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the manufacturing sector, particularly those involved with mechanical machinery production, to showcase their expertise and expand their market presence by supplying specialised components. Businesses with a focus on innovative and high-quality solutions could find this a suitable opportunity for growth. The involvement of central government organisations such as UK Research and Innovation underscores the potential for increased credibility and visibility for businesses in related sectors.

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Notice Title

CSP26239 - Vacuum vessel component

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Details notice for a vacuum vessel component.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065961
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015728-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42100000 - Machinery for the production and use of mechanical power

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,045 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20263 days ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2026 - 27 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 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

KURT J LESKER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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