AwardedAwarded 22 December 2025
UKRI-5581 Vacuum valves for ISIS RIKEN solenoid upgrade
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) · Central government
In brief
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) awarded this contract to VAT Vacuum Products Ltd on 22 December 2025.
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What the notice says
purchasing new vacuum valves for the ISIS RIKEN Solenoid Upgrade project.
These valves are a critical part of this upgrade project and are essential for ensuring that parts of the beamline can be isolated during maintenance or in scheduled shutdowns to minimise equipment downtime and thereby ensure ISIS operations are not compromised.
The existing system uses vacuum valves supplied by VAT. VAT are also the manufacturer of these valves.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| VAT Vacuum Products Ltd (SME) | £32,691 | 23 December 2025 to 31 March 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 085298-2025
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From notice 085298-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 22 December 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.