---
title: "UKRI-5761 Replacement Leak Detectors and Components"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064c38"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-02-10"
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# UKRI-5761 Replacement Leak Detectors and Components

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064c38

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a public procurement process for the supply of replacement leak detectors and associated components, necessary for the maintenance of vacuum testing equipment at Daresbury Laboratory. This contract, identified as UKRI-5761, falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on gas-detection equipment. The procurement process reached the award stage on 10th February 2026, with the contract period starting from 11th February 2026 and concluding on 13th October 2026. The buyer, UKRI—a central government authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire—procured through a direct method below the threshold, without competition, ensuring timely delivery of vital components in the UKD61 region.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in supplying technical equipment or components to the scientific community. It showcases potential growth for small and medium enterprises like Leybold UK Ltd, the successful supplier, which is adept at delivering high-precision gas-detection equipment. Businesses with expertise in vacuum technology and leak detection can find similar procurement opportunities valuable, offering paths to expand their market reach within government contracts, particularly in the research infrastructure domain. Engaging in such contracts can provide stability and a foothold in supplying critical technology to key national research facilities.

## Notice

Supply of replacement leak detectors and associated compatible components required to maintain the existing suite of vacuum testing equipment at Daresbury Laboratory.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011766-2026 |
| 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 | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2026 - 13 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £38,474 |

## 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 | LEYBOLD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38543000 - Gas-detection equipment

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 11:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011766-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011766-2026
  10th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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