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title: "GB-Warrington: UKRI-1587 Vacuum Chamber"
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# GB-Warrington: UKRI-1587 Vacuum Chamber

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c71bcfc-2720-4759-bad8-d0d7ccd07fb2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, which is seeking to contract for the supply of materials related to vacuum pumps, specifically for a project titled "UKRI-1587 Vacuum Chamber". The procurement method used was a tender, with the contract's period spanning from 20 December 2021 to 31 March 2022. The tender period concluded on 17 December 2021, and the total contract value was £106,603.12. This contract was awarded to Invacua LTD on 17 December 2021, with the award published on 2 February 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of vacuum pump parts and related goods. Firms that specialise in engineering, manufacturing, and technical consultation would be particularly well-suited to compete, especially those capable of collaborating closely with research institutions like STFC Daresbury Laboratory, ensuring the efficient resolution of technical challenges throughout the contract's lifecycle.

## Notice

The contract will cover the supply of materials, manufacture, inspection, testing, assembly, packing and subsequent delivery to ESS, Lund, Sweden. The contractor will be required to co-operate closely with STFC Daresbury Laboratory (hereinafter referred to as STFC) and its authorised representative at all stages of the contract. Technical issues will be resolved after adequate discussion. Any detailed assembly drawings and calculations, tooling, fixtures and manufactured components constructed or otherwise procured under the terms of the contract will become the property of STFC to dispose of as it sees fit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dafd957-ddb5-4aad-a56e-5a4a1ddffd8d |
| 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 | 2 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £106,603 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £106,603 |
| 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 AND 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INVACUA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42124320 - Parts of vacuum pumps

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2022 at 13:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dafd957-ddb5-4aad-a56e-5a4a1ddffd8d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dafd957-ddb5-4aad-a56e-5a4a1ddffd8d
  2nd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=663611687
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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