---
title: "UKRI-6044 Ultra high-pressure syringe pumps for CRSAS setup"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06eac9"
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published: "2026-08-24"
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# UKRI-6044 Ultra high-pressure syringe pumps for CRSAS setup

Buyer: UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06eac9

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), through its STFC operation, procured ultra-high-pressure syringe pumps for a CRSAS setup at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in the United Kingdom. This is a laboratory equipment supply requirement, within the broader category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment (CPV 38000000). The requirement concerns supplying the pumps rather than construction or a general facilities service. The delivery location is Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, so relevant businesses need to be able to provide equipment to that research site and meet the technical requirements associated with ultra-high-pressure syringe pumping for the CRSAS setup. The procurement was for one defined requirement, rather than a broader programme of laboratory equipment across multiple lots.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded directly without competition under a below-threshold procedure. UKRI awarded the contract to VWR International Ltd. The award was made on 24 August 2026 and the contract was signed on the same date. The contract runs from 25 August 2026 to 31 December 2026. Its value is £48,625.50 excluding VAT, or £58,350.24 including VAT. The procurement comprised one lot, covering the syringe pump supply. The award is active and the contract is active. This outcome indicates that UKRI selected a single supplier through a direct award route, rather than evaluating competing tenders against a published price-quality scoring model.

For a supplier that did not win this procurement, the award is a clear indication of UKRI STFC demand for specialised laboratory equipment supporting research at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need a dependable supply of ultra-high-pressure syringe pumps, an understanding of their use in CRSAS research setups, and the ability to deliver suitable equipment to a UK research facility. Experience supplying laboratory, optical or precision equipment to scientific organisations would help demonstrate technical fit and reliable fulfilment. Suppliers should also be able to respond to direct-award or other below-threshold purchasing routes where appropriate, while providing clear product specifications, technical support and delivery arrangements for a focused equipment requirement.

## Notice

UKRI STFC appointed a supplier to provide the supply of ultra high pressure syringe pumps at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080457-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £48,625 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| Postcode area | 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 | VWR International Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2026 at 15:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080457-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080457-2026
  24th August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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