---
title: "UKRI-6131 ISIS Target Station industrial gas supply"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b297"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-06-23"
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# UKRI-6131 ISIS Target Station industrial gas supply

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b297

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "UKRI-6131 ISIS Target Station industrial gas supply" has been successfully completed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The contract, awarded on the 22nd of June 2026, involves the provision of essential consumable gases for ISIS Target Stations, under the industry category of industrial gases. The procurement was conducted using a direct award method, attributed to supplier shortages and the technical requirements for pure helium. Air Liquide Advanced Technologies, a large supplier based in France, has been chosen to supply these goods. The contract is scheduled to commence on the 6th of July 2026 and will conclude on the 31st of March 2027.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of industrial gases to expand their portfolios, especially those capable of meeting niche technical requirements such as high-purity gas supply. While this specific contract has been awarded to Air Liquide Advanced Technologies, the demonstrated need for specific gas grades, like 99.999% pure helium, signifies potential opportunities for suppliers with the capability to satisfy these complex demands. Businesses with expertise in managing and overcoming supply chain constraints and those able to establish direct supply arrangements could find such tenders lucrative for business growth and expansion in the public sector.

## Notice

ISIS Target Station industrial gas supply - Essential consumable gasses for use in ISIS Target Stations.

### Procurement Information

Supplier utilised due to shortages and supply issues. No other suppliers can provide us with 5.0 grade (99.999%) pure helium in 300bar multi-cylinder packs essential for ISIS operation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059094-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | AIR LIQUIDE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24110000 - Industrial gases

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 14:56 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059094-2026
- 11 Jun 2026 at 10:17 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055076-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059094-2026
  23rd June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055076-2026
  11th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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