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title: "CSP25450 - Vacuum System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05aed3"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# CSP25450 - Vacuum System

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05aed3

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "CSP25450 - Vacuum System," was managed by UK Research and Innovation in collaboration with UK Shared Business Services Ltd. This tender falls under the "goods" industry category, specifically focusing on vacuum pumps as per the CPV classification. The procurement utilised a limited competition approach due to its below-threshold status, and it has reached the award stage. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 8th October 2025, which became active on 9th October 2025, and the contract period runs until 31st October 2025. The procurement is centred in the United Kingdom, with specific activities based in Swindon.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the provision of vacuum system solutions to expand their service portfolio and client base. European Automation Ltd, identified as the awarded supplier, exemplifies a type of business well-suited for this opportunity, particularly those categorised as SMEs in the machinery and industrial equipment sector. Companies with expertise in developing and supplying high-performance vacuum systems should find similar opportunities promising, especially if capable of navigating and succeeding in competitive quotation procedures. Such opportunities can enhance their visibility and credibility within the central government procurement landscape.

## 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 (UKRI) had a requirement for a Vacuum system to be supplied. The contract was awarded after a competitive quotation procedure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064998-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,117 |

## 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 | EUROPEAN AUTOMATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42122450 - Vacuum pumps

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2025 at 07:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064998-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064998-2025
  14th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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