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CSP26362 - Missing turbo pump

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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13 Apr 2026 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract "CSP26362 - Missing turbo pump" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a public authority in central government, with the address at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, UK. The procurement, initiated as a direct method without competition, falls under the industry category of goods, specifically pumps. Located in the United Kingdom, the procurement pertains to the replacement of an existing turbo pump, with Edwards Vacuum LLC as the contract supplier. The contract, valued at a gross amount of GBP 17,550, was signed on 18th March 2026 and is active from its start date until the 25th of June 2026. The awarding stage is complete, and it is noted in the tender documentation that this was a notice, not a call for competition.

This procurement offers opportunities mainly for businesses that manufacture or supply specialised pumping equipment, given the specific requirement for a turbo pump. SMEs similar to Edwards Vacuum LLC, which has been identified as a supplier, may particularly benefit from such contracts if they can provide specific components finely aligned to existing systems. Companies involved in the supply of industrial or scientific equipment would find similar opportunities beneficial, especially those capable of providing consistent quality to match or replace critical infrastructure equipment. Those businesses with existing products installed in public offices may be well-positioned to contend in similar tenders where the need to maintain compatibility with existing systems is a priority.

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Notice Title

CSP26362 - Missing turbo pump

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition, as this it to replace a existing turbo pump they are using the same supplier that installed them to avoid any confusion and differences with the existing ones.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0680aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033118-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42122000 - Pumps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,625 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 25 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 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 VACUUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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