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title: "CSP26547-indium seals for fast extract kicker HV Vacuum"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069d5e"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-05-20"
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# CSP26547-indium seals for fast extract kicker HV Vacuum

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069d5e

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, UK, has completed a procurement process for the supply of indium seals required for the fast extract kicker HV Vacuum feedthrough refurbishment. This contract, identified by the title "CSP26547-indium seals for fast extract kicker HV Vacuum," falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category. The procurement stage has been finalised with the contract awarded to VAT Vacuum Products Ltd, an SME located in Leamington Spa, UK. The contract commenced on 18 May 2026 and will end on 18 August 2026, with a total value of £15,174. The procurement was conducted directly without competition due to technical requirements only met by a specific supplier.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in precision equipment, particularly for those interested in the public sector and research industry. Although this tender was awarded without competition, businesses that can meet unique technical requirements similar to those of VAT Vacuum Products Ltd may find opportunities in future tenders from UK Research and Innovation. Companies focusing on innovative and high-quality production in precision technology are well-suited for such contracts. Being attentive to upcoming UK Research and Innovation procurements can provide competitive advantage and business expansion opportunities in the research sector.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** his 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 45 x 31034-KETR-0001 and 45 x 31028-KETR-0001 indium seals for fast extract kicker HV Vacuum feedthrough refurbishment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046360-2026 |
| 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 | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 18 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,645 |

## 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 | VAT VACUUM PRODUCTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 12:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046360-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046360-2026
  20th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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