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title: "GB-Didcot: UKRI-4701 Bespoke vacuum flanges & fabrications"
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# GB-Didcot: UKRI-4701 Bespoke vacuum flanges & fabrications

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6949b681-2c2f-47c8-8e22-b7b40b8431bd

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Didcot, has awarded a contract for bespoke vacuum flanges and fabrications titled "GB-Didcot: UKRI-4701 Bespoke vacuum flanges & fabrications". This contract falls under the mechanical engineering services industry category and will be executed in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the Award stage, with the tender having closed on 29 January 2025 and the contract commencing on 30 January 2025, running until 30 June 2025. The awarded contract value is £8,865, and the awarded supplier is Kurt J Lesker Company ltd.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in mechanical engineering services, especially those capable of supplying bespoke equipment. Large-scale suppliers with expertise in fabricating specialised vacuum components are well-suited for such contracts. Winning such contracts can help businesses expand their clientele base in the public sector and build a reputation for high-quality, specialised manufacturing in a competitive market.

## Notice

UKRI STFC appointed a supplier for bespoke vacuum flanges & fabrications. 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/0cd74512-efbd-43c8-8b31-0515128d5661 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,865 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,865 |
| 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 | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KURT J LESKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2025 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cd74512-efbd-43c8-8b31-0515128d5661

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cd74512-efbd-43c8-8b31-0515128d5661
  30th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=921609037
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

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

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