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title: "CSP25135 - Vacuum Bellows"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055d03"
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# CSP25135 - Vacuum Bellows

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055d03

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, a public authority representing the central government, has concluded a procurement process for the supply of vacuum bellows, under the procurement process identifier CSP25135. The procurement was conducted through a limited competition process, below the threshold, and the tender is now complete. The contract was awarded to Instrument Technology Limited with effect from 9th July 2025, ending on 4th September 2025. The procurement was overseen by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, located in Swindon, UK. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically parts of vacuum pumps, relevant to the scientific research and equipment manufacturing sectors.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of high-specification scientific equipment and components, particularly those specialising in vacuum technology. Larger entities, like Instrument Technology Limited, which can offer tailored solutions for specialised equipment, would have been well-suited for this contract. Collaborative opportunities may arise for SMEs as sub-contractors or suppliers in future related procurements, allowing them to expand their service reach and capabilities in serving government organisations involved in rigorous and complex scientific research procurement processes.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research & Innovation require the purchase of new vacuum bellows.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038984-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2025 - 4 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,322 |

## 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 | INSTRUMENT TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42124320 - Parts of vacuum pumps

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2025 at 13:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038984-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038984-2025
  10th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.itl-vacuum.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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