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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-3077 Five Sumitomo RDK-400B closed cycle refrigerators"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-3077 Five Sumitomo RDK-400B closed cycle refrigerators

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-619a999d-7ed3-4b58-bdc6-7eeb768d6260

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, has awarded a contract for the provision of Five Sumitomo RDK-400B closed cycle refrigerators. The contract, valued at £26,250 GBP, falls under the 'Parts of refrigerating equipment' category. The tender process concluded with an award on May 26, 2023. The contract period spans from May 27, 2023, to November 30, 2023.

This procurement opportunity can benefit businesses in the refrigeration equipment sector, particularly those with expertise in essential maintenance and displacer replacement. Companies capable of providing cold heads and displacers, like the original supplier Sumitomo (SHI) Cryogenics of Europe, would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The procurement process has advanced to the award stage, offering potential growth opportunities for businesses operating in related industries.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) had a requirement to provide Five Sumitomo RDK-400B closed cycle refrigerators requiring essential maintenance including displacer replacement. The cold heads and displacers are only manufactured by the original supplier, therefore the supplier has the relevant equipment and expertise to carry out this displacer change. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d948499b-d3cb-42e9-893d-6dd8d5617e4c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 26 May 2023 - 30 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,250 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUMITOMO (SHI) CRYOGENICS OF EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42531000 - Parts of refrigerating equipment

## Release History

- 30 May 2023 at 07:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d948499b-d3cb-42e9-893d-6dd8d5617e4c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d948499b-d3cb-42e9-893d-6dd8d5617e4c
  30th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=782268352
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

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