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UKRI-6131 ISIS Target Station industrial gas supply

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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08 Jul 2026 at 07:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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23 Jun 2026 at 14:56

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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11 Jun 2026 at 10:17

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) awarded the contract for the "UKRI-6131 ISIS Target Station industrial gas supply" to Air Liquide Advanced Technologies as part of a direct award procedure due to the inability to source 5.0 grade pure helium from other suppliers. The procurement is classified under the industrial gases category and covers the period from 6th July 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a total gross value of £300,000. The contract location is in the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKJ14 region. This procurement process has reached the award stage, as the status is marked complete, with the contract being signed on 6th July 2026.

This tender provides significant business development opportunities for large-scale suppliers of industrial gases, particularly those capable of delivering ultra-high-purity helium. Businesses operating in this sector are well-suited to benefit from such contracts, especially given the urgent need for specific gases and the potential for repeat business under similar circumstances. The contract can facilitate increased visibility and potential for expansion for suppliers that can fulfil specialised and high-demand requirements, opening the door for future contracts in related fields.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b297
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063901-2026
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
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20261 months 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
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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