AwardedAwarded 18 June 2026

UKRI-5713 SANDALS II Vacuum Vessel for STFC

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) · Central government

In brief

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) awarded this contract to Cadinox S.A. on 18 June 2026.

The notice gives a value of £400,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 10 months, starting 8 June 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

UKRI-5713 SANDALS II Vacuum Vessel tender is to deliver One SANDALS II Vacuum Vessel Assembly to upgrade the current SANDALS instrument, as part of the ISIS Endeavour Programme. This significant upgrade is made to expand its user base into new research areas in the fields of structural biology, macromolecular chemistry and functional materials. Please refer to the tender pack attached in the eSourcing portal for the full specification, contract terms and related documents.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Cadinox S.A.
7 bids received
£395,240
Awarded 18 June 2026

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

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 032436-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 035469-2026
  3. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 057745-2026

About the buyer

From notice 032436-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 April 2026, last updated 18 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.