---
title: "UKRI 5519 Bake Out Tool"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0604d3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-01-13"
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# UKRI 5519 Bake Out Tool

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0604d3

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed a procurement process titled "UKRI 5519 Bake Out Tool" under the goods category, specifically for vacuum ovens. The procurement was conducted using a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition, and involved the delivery of a product that holds and moves the baseplate during vacuum bake. Thales Seso SAS, a large-scale supplier based in France, was awarded the contract. This process reached completion, with the contract being signed on 12 January 2026 and active between 13 January 2026 and 15 January 2026. The contract's total value is £26,850, excluding VAT, amounting to a gross value of £32,220.

This tender offers a strategic opportunity for companies specialising in manufacturing and supplying vacuum-related products and technologies, providing a gateway to collaborate with a leading public authority central government, UKRI. Businesses excelling in precision engineering, especially those developing vacuum equipment and related tools, could find this procurement a promising opportunity to establish and enhance their reputation in the sector. Engaging in such contracts allows suppliers to build relationships with central government bodies, offering potential for future projects and growth within the high-tech instrumentation and research equipment sectors.

## Notice

Bake out tool hold and move the baseplate during vacuum bake.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002739-2026 |
| 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 | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2026 - 15 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,850 |

## 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 | THALES SESO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42942200 - Vacuum ovens

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2026 at 15:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002739-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002739-2026
  13th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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