---
title: "UKRI-5631 Vacuum cryo pump and compressor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064e60"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-02-11"
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# UKRI-5631 Vacuum cryo pump and compressor

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064e60

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## Summary

The contracting process was initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, under the industry category of goods. The procurement process entitled "UKRI-5631 Vacuum cryo pump and compressor" aims to supply a vacuum cryo pump and compressor system for UKRI STFC ISIS Operations, with procurement activities now completed. The process followed a direct procurement method due to technical reasons, with no competition, and was conducted below the threshold. The contract was signed on 23 January 2026, with an active contract period starting from 25 January 2026 until 8 May 2026. The awarded contract was valued at £30,266.05 with a gross amount of £36,319.26.

This tender presents business growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in supplying technical equipment, such as vacuum pumps, used in scientific operations. The award to Sumitomo (SHI) Cryogenics Of Europe Ltd underscores the potential for SMEs to secure contracts with significant government bodies like UKRI. Companies specialising in cryogenic equipment and innovative technical solutions are well-suited to compete in such tenders, providing them with a pathway to expand their business reach and reputation within the UK and potentially beyond. This procurement will have strategic importance for suppliers aiming to develop their portfolio in high-tech and scientific industries.

## Notice

UKRI STFC appointed a supplier to provide pumping system for UKRI STFC ISIS Operations. This was purchased based on competition is absent for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012610-2026 |
| 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 | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2026 - 8 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,266 |

## 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 | SUMITOMO (SHI) CRYOGENICS OF EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42122450 - Vacuum pumps

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 17:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012610-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012610-2026
  11th February 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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