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CSP26815 - Vacuum Compatible Motorised Actuator

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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07 Sep 2026 at 11:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation procured a vacuum-compatible motorised actuator, classified as an actuator (CPV 31131100). This is a goods requirement for equipment that can operate in vacuum conditions, rather than a service or construction project. The procurement was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd on UKRI’s behalf. Delivery is to the United Kingdom. The requirement was organised as a single lot and relates to a specialised component likely to be used within UKRI’s research and technical activities. Businesses whose products include motorised actuation designed for vacuum environments are the closest commercial match, particularly manufacturers, specialist equipment suppliers and distributors able to supply the specified actuator as a physical good.

This procurement has been completed and awarded following a below-threshold limited competition. The contract was signed on 7 September 2026 with Standa UAB, a Lithuanian SME, as the selected supplier. The awarded contract value is EUR 21,200 gross. The contract runs from 7 September 2026 to 15 January 2027 and is active. It covers one lot for the vacuum-compatible motorised actuator. The contracting route was a limited competition rather than an open procedure, so suppliers were selected to participate before offers were evaluated. The published outcome identifies the requirement as goods and records Standa UAB as the supplier. The available procurement information does not set out separate quality, technical, price or other evaluation weightings.

This outcome shows that UK Research and Innovation buys specialised actuation equipment for vacuum-compatible use through a below-threshold limited competition. A credible future competitor would need a product that meets the technical demands of motorised operation in vacuum environments, together with the ability to supply a defined physical component rather than provide general engineering services. Relevant businesses include actuator manufacturers, vacuum-equipment specialists, precision motion-control suppliers and distributors with access to suitable products. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate dependable product performance, technical conformity and delivery to the United Kingdom. The selected supplier’s SME status indicates that the requirement was capable of being fulfilled by a smaller specialist business, making this type of opportunity relevant to focused manufacturers and specialist resellers as well as larger industrial suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26815 - Vacuum Compatible Motorised Actuator

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Details notice for a vacuum compatible motorised actuator.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f33a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084288-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31131100 - Actuators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Sep 2026 - 15 Jan 2027 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
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

Standa UAB

Further Information

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