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UKRI-6044 Ultra high-pressure syringe pumps for CRSAS setup

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

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24 Aug 2026 at 15:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), through its STFC operation, procured ultra-high-pressure syringe pumps for a CRSAS setup at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in the United Kingdom. This is a laboratory equipment supply requirement, within the broader category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment (CPV 38000000). The requirement concerns supplying the pumps rather than construction or a general facilities service. The delivery location is Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, so relevant businesses need to be able to provide equipment to that research site and meet the technical requirements associated with ultra-high-pressure syringe pumping for the CRSAS setup. The procurement was for one defined requirement, rather than a broader programme of laboratory equipment across multiple lots.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded directly without competition under a below-threshold procedure. UKRI awarded the contract to VWR International Ltd. The award was made on 24 August 2026 and the contract was signed on the same date. The contract runs from 25 August 2026 to 31 December 2026. Its value is £48,625.50 excluding VAT, or £58,350.24 including VAT. The procurement comprised one lot, covering the syringe pump supply. The award is active and the contract is active. This outcome indicates that UKRI selected a single supplier through a direct award route, rather than evaluating competing tenders against a published price-quality scoring model.

For a supplier that did not win this procurement, the award is a clear indication of UKRI STFC demand for specialised laboratory equipment supporting research at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need a dependable supply of ultra-high-pressure syringe pumps, an understanding of their use in CRSAS research setups, and the ability to deliver suitable equipment to a UK research facility. Experience supplying laboratory, optical or precision equipment to scientific organisations would help demonstrate technical fit and reliable fulfilment. Suppliers should also be able to respond to direct-award or other below-threshold purchasing routes where appropriate, while providing clear product specifications, technical support and delivery arrangements for a focused equipment requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6044 Ultra high-pressure syringe pumps for CRSAS setup

Notice Description

UKRI STFC appointed a supplier to provide the supply of ultra high pressure syringe pumps at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06eac9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080457-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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
£48,625 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20263 days ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 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 & 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
Postcode Area
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

VWR International Ltd

Further Information

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