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title: "Turbomolecular Pumps"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f480"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-12-12"
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# Turbomolecular Pumps

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f480

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, located at Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, has completed the procurement process for the supply of turbomolecular pumps to be installed in the Calorimeter Tanks of the MAST-U Beamlines. Classified under the 'Pumps' category within the industry, this contract falls into the 'goods' main procurement category and was awarded to Leybold UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Chessington, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was direct, occurring below the threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined process for essential components. The contract, actively effective from 12th December 2025 until 16th March 2026, valued at £32,180 gross, represents a strategic acquisition by a central government public authority.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in advanced manufacturing and engineering of turbomolecular pumps and associated accessories. Companies specialising in high-tech equipment and seeking to expand their footprint in the scientific research sector would have been well-suited for this contract. Being part of the procurement process managed by a renowned authority like the UK Atomic Energy Authority can establish credibility in the field and pave the way for future government engagements. Such opportunities are particularly attractive for firms focused on high-precision engineering and energy sectors, looking to enhance their portfolio with government projects.

## Notice

Supply of 2 off new Turbomolecular pumps and accessories to install to the Calorimeter Tanks of the MAST-U Beamlines.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082327-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2025 - 16 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,817 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | OXFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEYBOLD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42122000 - Pumps

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2025 at 10:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082327-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082327-2025
  12th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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