---
title: "CSP26384 - He Compressor-Cold Head"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06824f"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-04-14"
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# CSP26384 - He Compressor-Cold Head

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06824f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "He Compressor-Cold Head" contract was initiated by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This process falls under the industry category of parts of gas compressors within the central government public authority sector. Although the contract notice was published on 14th April 2026, the signing of the contract occurred on 12th April 2026, with the contract period covering the 13th of April 2026. This procurement was conducted using a direct method without competition, specifically below threshold, due to technical reasons that necessitated sourcing from a particular supplier.

This tender offers limited opportunities for business growth due to the absence of competition; however, it identifies specific technical requirements that are best suited for businesses with expertise in gas compressors. MB AIR SYSTEMS LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Lanarkshire, was the identified supplier capable of fulfilling these unique requirements, suggesting opportunities for specialised businesses in the gas compressor sector to secure similar contracts. Companies with niche technical capabilities could leverage such tenders to expand their service or product offerings within the central government domain.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement:- He Compressor-Cold Head

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033907-2026 |
| 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 | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 13 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,725 |

## 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 | MB AIR SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42124340 - Parts of gas compressors

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 15:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033907-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033907-2026
  14th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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