---
title: "Supply of CCS-400H cryostat, compressor, 335-3060 controller"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06069e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-01-15"
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# Supply of CCS-400H cryostat, compressor, 335-3060 controller

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06069e

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has completed the procurement process for the supply of CCS-400H cryostat, compressor, and 335-3060 controller for the THEIA project, with Quantum Design UK and Ireland as the awarded supplier. This procurement process, categorised under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, was conducted through a direct method without competition, as it was below the financial threshold. The contract, valued at £56,480, commenced on 19th December 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. The contract was signed on 19th December 2025, and its announcement was published on 15th January 2026. The goods will be delivered to the Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialised in high-precision laboratory and optical equipment. It exemplifies a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Quantum Design UK and Ireland to collaborate with central government bodies such as the UK Atomic Energy Authority. Businesses with expertise in supplying cryogenic and precision instruments can leverage such contracts to expand their market presence and establish long-standing relationships with key government procurement entities.

## Notice

Supply of CCS-400H cryostat, compressor, 335-3060 controller for THEIA project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003479-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 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 | £56,480 |

## 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 | QUANTUM DESIGN UK AND IRELAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2026 at 12:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003479-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003479-2026
  15th January 2026 - 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
- https://www.qd-uki.co.uk

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