UKRI-6131 ISIS Target Station industrial gas supply

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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23 Jun 2026 at 14:56

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11 Jun 2026 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "UKRI-6131 ISIS Target Station industrial gas supply" has been successfully completed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The contract, awarded on the 22nd of June 2026, involves the provision of essential consumable gases for ISIS Target Stations, under the industry category of industrial gases. The procurement was conducted using a direct award method, attributed to supplier shortages and the technical requirements for pure helium. Air Liquide Advanced Technologies, a large supplier based in France, has been chosen to supply these goods. The contract is scheduled to commence on the 6th of July 2026 and will conclude on the 31st of March 2027.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of industrial gases to expand their portfolios, especially those capable of meeting niche technical requirements such as high-purity gas supply. While this specific contract has been awarded to Air Liquide Advanced Technologies, the demonstrated need for specific gas grades, like 99.999% pure helium, signifies potential opportunities for suppliers with the capability to satisfy these complex demands. Businesses with expertise in managing and overcoming supply chain constraints and those able to establish direct supply arrangements could find such tenders lucrative for business growth and expansion in the public sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-6131 ISIS Target Station industrial gas supply

Notice Description

ISIS Target Station industrial gas supply - Essential consumable gasses for use in ISIS Target Stations.

Procurement Information

Supplier utilised due to shortages and supply issues. No other suppliers can provide us with 5.0 grade (99.999%) pure helium in 300bar multi-cylinder packs essential for ISIS operation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b297
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059094-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24110000 - Industrial gases

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIR LIQUIDE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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