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CSP26547-indium seals for fast extract kicker HV Vacuum

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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20 May 2026 at 12:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, UK, has completed a procurement process for the supply of indium seals required for the fast extract kicker HV Vacuum feedthrough refurbishment. This contract, identified by the title "CSP26547-indium seals for fast extract kicker HV Vacuum," falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category. The procurement stage has been finalised with the contract awarded to VAT Vacuum Products Ltd, an SME located in Leamington Spa, UK. The contract commenced on 18 May 2026 and will end on 18 August 2026, with a total value of £15,174. The procurement was conducted directly without competition due to technical requirements only met by a specific supplier.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in precision equipment, particularly for those interested in the public sector and research industry. Although this tender was awarded without competition, businesses that can meet unique technical requirements similar to those of VAT Vacuum Products Ltd may find opportunities in future tenders from UK Research and Innovation. Companies focusing on innovative and high-quality production in precision technology are well-suited for such contracts. Being attentive to upcoming UK Research and Innovation procurements can provide competitive advantage and business expansion opportunities in the research sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26547-indium seals for fast extract kicker HV Vacuum

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** his 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 45 x 31034-KETR-0001 and 45 x 31028-KETR-0001 indium seals for fast extract kicker HV Vacuum feedthrough refurbishment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d5e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046360-2026
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,645 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20265 days ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 18 Aug 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

VAT VACUUM PRODUCTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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