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title: "UKRI-5581 Vacuum valves for ISIS RIKEN solenoid upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fb51"
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# UKRI-5581 Vacuum valves for ISIS RIKEN solenoid upgrade

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fb51

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-5581 Vacuum valves for ISIS RIKEN solenoid upgrade" was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, UK. This procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically parts of vacuum pumps, and supports the upgrade of the ISIS RIKEN Solenoid. Highlights include the procurement method being direct, indicated as below threshold and without competition, which enabled the acquisition of critical vacuum valves necessary for maintenance and operational efficiency. The process reached the award stage on 22 December 2025, and the contract commenced on 23 December 2025, concluding on 31 March 2026. The total gross value of the contract awarded to VAT Vacuum Products Ltd amounts to £39,228.72. The procurement process is now complete.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying parts of vacuum pumps or related industrial components. Companies like VAT Vacuum Products Ltd, considered a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), are well-suited to such contracts. These opportunities can lead to broadening market reach and strengthening partnerships with central government entities, like UKRI. This procurement showcases the potential for SMEs to participate in technically specialised projects, thereby enhancing their industry reputation and experience portfolio in high-value scientific equipment procurement.

## Notice

purchasing new vacuum valves for the ISIS RIKEN Solenoid Upgrade project. These valves are a critical part of this upgrade project and are essential for ensuring that parts of the beamline can be isolated during maintenance or in scheduled shutdowns to minimise equipment downtime and thereby ensure ISIS operations are not compromised. The existing system uses vacuum valves supplied by VAT. VAT are also the manufacturer of these valves.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085298-2025 |
| 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 | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,690 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| 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 | VAT VACUUM PRODUCTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42124320 - Parts of vacuum pumps

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2025 at 11:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085298-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085298-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.vatgroup.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

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