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title: "CSP25588 - EC-77NH compressor for Ultra Low Vibration cryostat system"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e5ab"
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published: "2025-11-20"
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# CSP25588 - EC-77NH compressor for Ultra Low Vibration cryostat system

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e5ab

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## Summary

This public procurement process has been conducted by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "CSP25588 - EC-77NH compressor for Ultra Low Vibration cryostat system," falls under the industry category of compressors. The procurement reached the contract stage with essential dates being the contract signing on 17th November 2025 and the starting and end dates of the contract being from 20th November 2025 to 9th March 2026. The procurement was concluded without competition due to technical reasons and a specific requirement for Sumitomo compressors, ultimately leading to an award to Sumitomo (SHI) Cryogenics Of Europe Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in cryogenic systems supplying goods directly related to compressors. The direct procurement method underscores the need for suppliers who can meet specialised requirements with unique technical capabilities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in the manufacturing and provision of niche compressor products, particularly those capable of meeting the stringent requirements of low vibration cryostat systems, are well-suited to serve similar niche demands in the public sector market.

## 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, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement This compressor is to drive the Sumitomo cold head for a new cooler system. We can only use a Sumitomo compressor to operate this RDK-408D2 head.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075744-2025 |
| 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 | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2025 - 9 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,845 |

## 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 | SUMITOMO (SHI) CRYOGENICS OF EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42123000 - Compressors

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2025 at 14:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075744-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075744-2025
  20th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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