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UKRI-5836 Ceramic Bellows Components

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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05 Mar 2026 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the UKRI-5836 Ceramic Bellows Components has been concluded by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire. This contract pertains to the supply of ceramic bellows components necessary for an upgrade project at the STFC's ISIS Neutron & Muon Facility, specifically aimed at reducing Beam Loss. The procurement falls under the goods industry category, with the contract completed on 5th March 2026 and active from 6th March to 5th June 2026. It was conducted via a direct procurement method, below the competition threshold, without competitive bidding.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in ceramics and component manufacturing, particularly those capable of delivering precise engineering solutions for scientific infrastructure enhancements. Precision Ceramics Ltd, based in Birmingham, has been selected as the supplier for this high-value contract amounting to approximately £42,414 gross. Large businesses with capability in ceramics manufacturing, particularly those experienced in fulfilling government contracts, would find ventures like this beneficial for business growth within the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5836 Ceramic Bellows Components

Notice Description

UKRI STFC appointed a supplier to supply Ceramic Bellows Components as part of an upgrade project to reduce Beam Loss within the Synch lead at STFC's ISIS Neutron & Muon Facility.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066334
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019990-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44111300 - Ceramics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,345 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 5 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

PRECISION CERAMICS

Further Information

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