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CSP26384 - He Compressor-Cold Head

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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14 Apr 2026 at 15:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "He Compressor-Cold Head" contract was initiated by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This process falls under the industry category of parts of gas compressors within the central government public authority sector. Although the contract notice was published on 14th April 2026, the signing of the contract occurred on 12th April 2026, with the contract period covering the 13th of April 2026. This procurement was conducted using a direct method without competition, specifically below threshold, due to technical reasons that necessitated sourcing from a particular supplier.

This tender offers limited opportunities for business growth due to the absence of competition; however, it identifies specific technical requirements that are best suited for businesses with expertise in gas compressors. MB AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Lanarkshire, was the identified supplier capable of fulfilling these unique requirements, suggesting opportunities for specialised businesses in the gas compressor sector to secure similar contracts. Companies with niche technical capabilities could leverage such tenders to expand their service or product offerings within the central government domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26384 - He Compressor-Cold Head

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement:- He Compressor-Cold Head

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06824f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033907-2026
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

42124340 - Parts of gas compressors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,725 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 13 Apr 2026 24 hours
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

MB AIR SYSTEMS

Further Information

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