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CSP26300 - Compact Compressor Cryo Chiller System

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Award

10 Mar 2026 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, initiated a procurement process for the acquisition of a Compact Compressor Cryo Chiller System. The procurement process was carried out using a limited competition method, with the tender being completed and awarded to Edwards Ltd. The procurement is in the 'Award' stage, with the contract being signed on 2nd March 2026. The contract period spans from 3rd March 2026 to 29th May 2026. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically targeting heat-exchange units, air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment, and filtering machinery, with the location being the United Kingdom.

This tender offers opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying refrigeration and heat exchange equipment. Companies that specialize in these fields, especially those capable of providing innovative and compact solutions, would be well-positioned to compete in such tenders. The procurement process, designed for limited competition, suggests that while the market is somewhat niche, it offers potential for suppliers with specialized expertise and capacity to meet specific technical requirements. Small to medium enterprises with relevant products or the potential to develop them could particularly benefit from similar opportunities in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

CSP26300 - Compact Compressor Cryo Chiller System

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Compact Compressor Cryo Chiller System to be supplied. The contract was awarded after a competitive quotation procedure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0665e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021157-2026
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

42510000 - Heat-exchange units, air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment, and filtering machinery

42530000 - Parts of refrigerating and freezing equipment and heat pumps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,599 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 29 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 AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

EDWARDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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