--- title: "UKRI-5262 Thermal Straps for PIP-II Project" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a05b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a05b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a05b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a05b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)" published: "2026-06-16" --- # UKRI-5262 Thermal Straps for PIP-II Project Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a05b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a05b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a05b.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the UKRI-5262 Thermal Straps for the PIP-II Project was managed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a public authority under the central government of the United Kingdom. Based in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI sought to procure copper thermal straps with specified thermal conductivity for use within cryomodules at STFC Daresbury. The procurement was carried out using a direct award method due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, as permitted by the Public Contracts Regulations 2023. Initially awarded to Technology Applications, Inc from Boulder, United States, the contract was active between 14th October 2025 and 15th May 2026. However, it was terminated on 16th June 2026 after completion, with a final contract value of £157,075.83. The procurement stages covered initial tender through to contract award and subsequent termination, highlighting key dates from the initial award notice in September 2025 to contract implementation completion in May 2026. This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in manufacturing components for high-precision and technologically advanced projects like cryomodules. Although the direct award limits broader competition, it underscores the potential for establishing key strategic partnerships with central government agencies such as UKRI. Companies with advanced expertise in thermal management solutions and heat-exchange units, particularly those capable of meeting stringent technical specifications, would be well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities. With UKRI’s focus on research and innovation, participating businesses could leverage this visibility and experience to diversify their project portfolios and enhance their competitiveness in high-tech procurement niches. ## Notice This requirement is for the procurement of copper thermal straps designed to meet defined thermal conductivity specifications for use within cryomodules at STFC Daresbury. ### Procurement Information The contract will be awarded as a Single Source Direct Award in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2023 as competition is absent due to technical reasons. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056442-2026 | | Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Direct award | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | 13 Oct 2025 - 15 May 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £157,075 | | Contracts value | £157,075 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active, Pending | | Contracts status | Terminated | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) | | Additional buyers | Missing; UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION | | Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE | | 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 | TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42511000 - Heat-exchange units and machinery for liquefying air or other gases ## Release History - 16 Jun 2026 at 08:37 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056442-2026 - 31 Oct 2025 at 10:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069989-2025 - 25 Sep 2025 at 15:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059835-2025 - 23 Sep 2025 at 14:29 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058971-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056442-2026 16th June 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069989-2025 31st October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059835-2025 25th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058971-2025 23rd September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.ukri.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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