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title: "UKRI-5857 CSD130 in standard- helium- design - unit for closed cycle operation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066010"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-03-02"
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# UKRI-5857 CSD130 in standard- helium- design - unit for closed cycle operation

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066010

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a public authority under the central government of the United Kingdom, has concluded the procurement process for the supply of a helium compressor unit (CSD130 in standard- helium- design) intended for closed cycle operation. This procurement, classified under the goods category for compressors, was conducted through a limited competition method, identified as "Below threshold - limited competition," and culminated in an award. The procurement is based on legal regulations outlined in UKPGA 2023/54. The contracting and award stage was completed on 2nd March 2026, with the contract running until 30th June 2026. The compressor will be stationed at Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom.

The award to HPC Compressed Air Systems, a large-scale business based in West Sussex, represents a substantial opportunity for growth within the industrial supply chain. Businesses specialising in sophisticated compressed air systems and gas-tight designs stand to benefit from pursuing similar contracts in partnership with government agencies. Partnerships with public organisations such as UKRI can enhance visibility and credibility for engineering and manufacturing firms and open doors to subsequent government contracts. This tender highlights the advantages of engaging in the competitive provision of technical and industrial equipment categories for forward-thinking businesses aiming to expand their market reach in public sector procurement.

## Notice

1x CSD130 in standard- helium- design - unit for closed cycle operation - for helium compression - gas tight design - air cooled

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018613-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £110,000 |

## 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 | HPC COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42123000 - Compressors

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 16:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018613-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018613-2026
  2nd March 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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