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UKRI-5857 CSD130 in standard- helium- design - unit for closed cycle operation

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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02 Mar 2026 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a public authority under the central government of the United Kingdom, has concluded the procurement process for the supply of a helium compressor unit (CSD130 in standard- helium- design) intended for closed cycle operation. This procurement, classified under the goods category for compressors, was conducted through a limited competition method, identified as "Below threshold - limited competition," and culminated in an award. The procurement is based on legal regulations outlined in UKPGA 2023/54. The contracting and award stage was completed on 2nd March 2026, with the contract running until 30th June 2026. The compressor will be stationed at Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom.

The award to HPC Compressed Air Systems, a large-scale business based in West Sussex, represents a substantial opportunity for growth within the industrial supply chain. Businesses specialising in sophisticated compressed air systems and gas-tight designs stand to benefit from pursuing similar contracts in partnership with government agencies. Partnerships with public organisations such as UKRI can enhance visibility and credibility for engineering and manufacturing firms and open doors to subsequent government contracts. This tender highlights the advantages of engaging in the competitive provision of technical and industrial equipment categories for forward-thinking businesses aiming to expand their market reach in public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5857 CSD130 in standard- helium- design - unit for closed cycle operation

Notice Description

1x CSD130 in standard- helium- design - unit for closed cycle operation - for helium compression - gas tight design - air cooled

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066010
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018613-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42123000 - Compressors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

HPC COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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