---
title: "CSP26158 - New vacuum gauges and controllers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064d36"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-02-10"
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# CSP26158 - New vacuum gauges and controllers

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064d36

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, a public authority within central government, has concluded a direct procurement process for new vacuum gauges and controllers needed for Test Cryostats. This contract was awarded without competition as there were no reasonable alternatives, reflecting a procurement method termed "Below threshold - without competition." Located in Swindon, United Kingdom, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd acting as the procuring entity, this procurement falls under the industry category relating to "Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages." The procurement stage is completed, with Leybold UK Ltd named as the supplier. The contract was signed on 2nd February 2026, with an active period running from 3rd February to 3rd April 2026. The contract value amounts to £16,622.44, excluding VAT, with a gross amount of £19,946.93 GBP.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing vacuum gauges and controllers, particularly those with services aligning to office and computing machinery. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in supplying advanced scientific equipment, such as Leybold UK Ltd, a Surrey-based supplier known for its expertise within this field. Companies that can provide innovative products to meet niche technological requirements, similar to the Test Cryostats, may find beneficial avenues for partnership or supply to public authorities seeking specialised goods without stringent competition. Engaging in such direct procurement processes can significantly enhance business visibility and secure lasting government contracts.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a without competition as there are no reasonable alternatives The requirement was for New vacuum gauges and controllers for Test Cryostats

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012134-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2026 - 3 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,622 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| 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

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 17:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012134-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012134-2026
  10th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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