AwardedAwarded 13 November 2025

UKRI-4991 ISIS HRPD-X Vacuum Vessel

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) · Central government

In brief

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) awarded laboratory equipment work to Cadinox S.A. on 13 November 2025.

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What the notice says

HRPD-x (High-Resolution Neutron Powder Diffraction) project is an upgrade to the existing HRPD facility in Daresbury Laboratory. This upgrade will include a new non-magnetic sample tank, a new complement of detectors and a new building to house the larger and more capable instrument. The HRPD-x vacuum vessel is a central component of the instrument, and it consists of two main components: a large rectangular section and circular front end.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Cadinox S.A.
5 bids received
£205,500
Awarded 22 October 2025
14 November 2025 to 20 May 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 067800-2025
  2. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 084724-2025
  3. Contract change notice · UK10, notice 058737-2026
  4. Contract termination notice · UK11, notice 082656-2026

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From notice 067800-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 23 October 2025, last updated 1 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.