Tender

UKRI-5713 SANDALS II Vacuum Vessel for STFC

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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09 Apr 2026 at 13:12

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) invites businesses to participate in an open tender for the delivery of a SANDALS II Vacuum Vessel Assembly, aimed at upgrading the current SANDALS instrument as part of the ISIS Endeavour Programme. This project, located in the UK South East region, falls under the industry category of pressure vessels and has a procurement process tagged with the OJEU reference "032436-2026". The procurement stage is in the tender phase, with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 27 April 2026, submission of tenders by 6 May 2026, and an award period conclusion on 20 May 2026. This opportunity is managed under the open procedure method, requiring electronic submissions in English.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in structural biology, macromolecular chemistry, and functional materials. The project, valued at £400,000 net (£480,000 gross), places a strong emphasis on both price (30%) and quality (70%) as award criteria. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to apply, potentially benefitting from the specialised nature of the project to expand their market reach within public sector research initiatives. With the contract period set to start on 8 June 2026 and finish on 31 March 2027, this procurement offers a substantial timeline for project completion and business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5713 SANDALS II Vacuum Vessel for STFC

Notice Description

UKRI-5713 SANDALS II Vacuum Vessel tender is to deliver One SANDALS II Vacuum Vessel Assembly to upgrade the current SANDALS instrument, as part of the ISIS Endeavour Programme. This significant upgrade is made to expand its user base into new research areas in the fields of structural biology, macromolecular chemistry and functional materials. Please refer to the tender pack attached in the eSourcing portal for the full specification, contract terms and related documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032436-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

44615000 - Pressure vessels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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