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title: "GSS25176 - Vacuum turbo pump"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04eaab"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2025-03-07"
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# GSS25176 - Vacuum turbo pump

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04eaab

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) organisation has awarded a contract entitled "GSS25176 - Vacuum turbo pump" in the goods category, specifically related to cooling and vacuum pumps. The contract was awarded on 5th March 2025, with the procurement stage listed as complete. The procuring entity is UK Shared Business Services Ltd, based in Swindon, and the supplier is Pfeiffer Vacuum Ltd, located in Newport Pagnell. This direct procurement method was chosen due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, with the total contract value amounting to £12,609.07, inclusive of VAT. The delivery location is within the United Kingdom, and the contract period extends until 30th May 2025.

This tender provides excellent opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and manufacturing of vacuum and cooling pumps, particularly those with unique technical capabilities that align with UKRI's requirements. Companies specialising in niche engineering solutions, technical equipment, and SMEs like Pfeiffer Vacuum Ltd stand a good chance of competing in such procurement processes. Engaging in contracts with a prominent buying organisation such as UKRI can significantly elevate a company's market presence and provide growth prospects through governmental supply chains.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods. Award notice for the Supply of Vacuum turbo pump including delivery to UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008397-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2025 - 30 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,507 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| 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 | PFEIFFER VACUUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42122160 - Cooling pumps
- 42122450 - Vacuum pumps

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2025 at 15:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008397-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008397-2025
  7th March 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/

## Provenance

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