UKRI-6158 Additional Thermal Straps for PIP II Cryomodule Project

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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16 Jun 2026 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), resulted in an award for the project titled "UKRI-6158 Additional Thermal Straps for PIP II Cryomodule Project". UKRI, a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, completed this procurement under the "goods" category through a direct procurement method, specified as being below the threshold and without competition. The supplier, Technology Applications, Inc., is set to deliver the project from 17th June 2026 to 14th December 2026, with a total gross contract value of £108,710.48. The heat-exchange components required will benefit regions in the United Kingdom, particularly UKD61.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing specialised heat-exchange units and cryogenic machinery. Companies that are experienced in providing solutions for scientific research and development projects, particularly within the realm of cryomodules, will find this tender aligns well with their expertise. While the procurement was conducted directly, understanding the requirements and benefits of previous works of similar nature could prepare businesses for future collaborations with UKRI, fostering growth through tailored technological solutions for governmental projects.

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Notice Title

UKRI-6158 Additional Thermal Straps for PIP II Cryomodule Project

Notice Description

This requirement is for the procurement of additional copper thermal straps for the PIP II cryomodules project for STFC Daresbury.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b637
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056770-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42511000 - Heat-exchange units and machinery for liquefying air or other gases

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,592 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2026 - 14 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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