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UKRI-6349 UPLiFT Refrigerant-based Helium Gas Cooler

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) · Central government

In brief

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is looking for suppliers for architecture and engineering work (South East).

The estimated value is £140,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 1 year, starting 4 January 2027.

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

Bids close at 11am, Thursday 17 December 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
11am, Tuesday 10 November 2026
Bids by
11am, Thursday 17 December 2026

How bids are scored

Price 30% · Technical & Quality 70%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 104 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Science and Technology Facilities Council Central Laser Facility are looking to appoint a supplier who can design and make a bespoke amplifier head cooling system. The system needs to be based on refrigerant based cooling technology to provide flexibility and remove reliance on an external source of coolant supply.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Send clarification questions before 11am, Tuesday 10 November 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before 11am, Thursday 17 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 088695-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 100342-2026
  3. Tender notice · UK4, notice 100345-2026
  4. Tender notice · UK4, notice 100380-2026

About the buyer

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)Last 12 months

Procurements

1875

Awards

1713

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From notice 088695-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 18 September 2026, last updated 23 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 23 October 2026.