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CSP26310 - Cryogenic Harnesses

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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10 Mar 2026 at 15:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom, is focussed on the acquisition of Cryogenic Harnesses. This contract is part of the 'goods' category and emphasises protective and safety clothing, pertinent to the public authority and central government sector. The procurement was executed using a below-threshold limited competition method. The contracting authority, UK Shared Business Services Ltd, also situated in Swindon, managed the process. The award stage concluded on the 4th of March 2026, with the contract active from the 5th of March to the 21st of May 2026, having an overall value of £44,905.03.

This contract opportunity presents prospective growth for businesses specialising in cryogenics and safety gear. Tekdata Interconnections Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Stoke on Trent, successfully secured the contract, highlighting the potential for SMEs to thrive in central government procurement exercises. The competitive market environment encourages businesses with expertise in specialised technical and safety equipment to engage with similar public authority projects, fostering expansion through specialised contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26310 - Cryogenic Harnesses

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 Cryogenic Harnesses to be supplied. The contract was awarded after a competitive quotation procedure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066691
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021438-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,420 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 21 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

TEKDATA INTERCONNECTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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