UKRI-6067 Plant Spare Ion Exchange Columns

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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23 Jun 2026 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement contract was initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, Wiltshire. The contract, titled "UKRI-6067 Plant Spare Ion Exchange Columns", falls under the industry category of filtration plant equipment. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract having been signed on 19th May 2026, and the contract period running from 20th May 2026 to 31st July 2026. The procurement was executed through a direct method, deemed below the threshold and conducted without competition. The goods are to be delivered to a location within the UKJ14 region.

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Notice Title

UKRI-6067 Plant Spare Ion Exchange Columns

Notice Description

This contract is for the procurement of spare ion exchange columns to ensure the continued operation of the STFC RAL plant in the event of plant failure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bb08
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058934-2026
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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42912350 - Filtration plant equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,535 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 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

AMAZON FILTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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