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title: "CSP26666 - Modular Vacuum chamber (Barnacle)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c5d4"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-07-08"
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# CSP26666 - Modular Vacuum chamber (Barnacle)

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c5d4

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CSP26666 - Modular Vacuum Chamber (Barnacle)" has been executed by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the category of "Public authority - central government" within the industry of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment." The process is in the award and contract stage, with the contract actively running from 8th July 2026 to 9th November 2026. It was conducted using a limited competition method, below the threshold, which means the opportunity was not opened to extensive competition, typical for specialised or niche procurement needs.

This tender, offering a gross contract value of £34,326 (with a net amount of £28,605.51), presents opportunities for companies specialised in laboratory and precision equipment manufacturing, especially those capable of designing and delivering advanced vacuum chambers. Large businesses, akin to Kurt J Lesker Company Ltd who was awarded the contract, may find similar opportunities fruitful for growth due to the specificity and advanced technology requirements of such projects. Such tenders can provide a sustained revenue stream and establish long-term relationships with central government agencies.

## 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 An additional modular vacuum chamber

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063935-2026 |
| 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 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2026 - 9 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,605 |

## 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 | KURT J LESKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 08:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063935-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063935-2026
  8th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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