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CSP26557 - Vacuum Vessel Windows and Testing Rig

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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28 May 2026 at 08:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by UK Research and Innovation in conjunction with UK Shared Business Services Ltd, has culminated in the award of a contract for the supply of Vacuum Vessel Windows and a Testing Rig. This contract was awarded as a result of a limited competition procurement exercise and is classified under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category. It involves the delivery of goods to the UK, with the contract lasting from 27th May 2026 to 30th November 2026. The process followed a limited procurement method, detailed as a below threshold contract.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in precision engineering and scientific equipment supply. The collaboration with UK Research and Innovation can enhance a company's market profile and provide further contract opportunities within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises like Langstone Engineering Ltd., which was awarded this contract, are particularly well-suited to engage in such competitive tenders, allowing them to expand their operations and client base in high-tech sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26557 - Vacuum Vessel Windows and Testing Rig

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Contract details notice for the supply of Vacuum Vessel Windows and Testing Rig with delivery included to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a6ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050033-2026
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

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
£16,350 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 May 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 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

LANGSTONE ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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