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CSP26666 - Modular Vacuum chamber (Barnacle)

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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08 Jul 2026 at 08:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CSP26666 - Modular Vacuum Chamber (Barnacle)" has been executed by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the category of "Public authority - central government" within the industry of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment." The process is in the award and contract stage, with the contract actively running from 8th July 2026 to 9th November 2026. It was conducted using a limited competition method, below the threshold, which means the opportunity was not opened to extensive competition, typical for specialised or niche procurement needs.

This tender, offering a gross contract value of £34,326 (with a net amount of £28,605.51), presents opportunities for companies specialised in laboratory and precision equipment manufacturing, especially those capable of designing and delivering advanced vacuum chambers. Large businesses, akin to Kurt J Lesker Company Ltd who was awarded the contract, may find similar opportunities fruitful for growth due to the specificity and advanced technology requirements of such projects. Such tenders can provide a sustained revenue stream and establish long-term relationships with central government agencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26666 - Modular Vacuum chamber (Barnacle)

Notice Description

Procurement Description ***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement An additional modular vacuum chamber

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c5d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063935-2026
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
Large

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
£28,605 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2026 - 9 Nov 2026 1-6 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

KURT J LESKER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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