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UKRI-6203 - Vacuum valve system for ISIS Riken solenoid

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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10 Jul 2026 at 09:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority in Swindon, Wiltshire, for the "UKRI-6203 - Vacuum valve system for ISIS Riken solenoid" project. This contract, which falls into the 'goods' category, specifically involves the supply of a fast-closing vacuum valve system for an upgrade project. Located in the UK and using a direct procurement method, the process did not involve competition, as it was below the threshold. The procurement stage is complete, with the award being made active on 29th June 2026, and the contract valued at £53,687 excluding VAT. The contracts are expected to be fulfilled by 29th December 2026.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial valves, particularly those capable of delivering sophisticated and reliable vacuum valve solutions. The awarded supplier, VAT Vacuum Products Ltd, a large enterprise based in Leamington Spa, suggests that the opportunity was well-suited for established companies with a strong presence in the vacuum technology sector. Such projects can contribute to business growth by allowing enterprises to strengthen their portfolios in the public sector and potentially foster long-term partnerships with central government bodies like UKRI.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6203 - Vacuum valve system for ISIS Riken solenoid

Notice Description

Fast closing vacuum valve system for ISIS Riken solenoid upgrade project

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c836
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065017-2026
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

42131100 - Valves defined by function

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,687 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 29 Dec 2026 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
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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

VAT VACUUM PRODUCTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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