---
title: "CSP26573 - Vacuum roughing pump for HRPD X project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ac14"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-06-03"
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# CSP26573 - Vacuum roughing pump for HRPD X project

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ac14

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## Summary

The procurement contract facilitated by UK Research and Innovation, located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, United Kingdom, pertains to the acquisition of a vacuum roughing pump for the High Resolution Powder Diffractometer (HRPD) X project. This contract, concluded on 2nd June 2026, was administered through UK Shared Business Services Ltd, acting as the procuring entity. Classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment, the industry category encompasses central government public authorities. The procurement process was conducted as a limited competition, below threshold method, signifying a targeted selection approach. The procurement stage is complete, with the active award issued to Leybold UK Ltd, an SME based in Chessington, for the contract value of £36,468.48 gross, with delivery scheduled within the UK region.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for growth within the precision equipment sector, especially for SMEs that specialise in laboratory and optical equipment. Companies capable of offering competitive and cutting-edge solutions in vacuum equipment stand to benefit from engaging in such procurement exercises, as they promote advanced technological applications and infrastructure improvements. The involvement of UK Research and Innovation indicates a strong governmental backing for projects facilitating innovation and research advancements, making it particularly appealing for businesses seeking to align with public authority projects and expand their portfolio within government contracts.

## Notice

Procurement Description ***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement Vacuum roughing pump for HRPD X project -SP630 50HZ MANGB PURGE GAS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052178-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2026 - 2 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,390 |

## 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

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 08:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052178-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052178-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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