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    ContractsVacuum Compatible Motorized Actuator (8MAV-16)
    Awarded contract

    Vacuum Compatible Motorized Actuator (8MAV-16)

    Awarded
    €21.3k
    Published 2 Nov 2026

    Non-competitive procurement for a specialized vacuum-compatible motorized actuator (model 8MAV-16) available from a sole-source supplier.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South WestPublished 2 Nov 2026· TodayviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    €21.3k
    Published 2 Nov 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      €21,268
      Euros
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • SU
      Standa UAB
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published today.

    2 November 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This is a contract details notice for a non-competitive procurement. The requirement is for a vacuum compatible motorized actuator model 8MAV-16. This procurement is being awarded without competition due to technical reasons, as only one particular supplier can provide the goods that meet the specified requirements. Potential suppliers interested in this opportunity should note that this is a sole-source procurement announcement for a specialized actuator designed to operate in vacuum environments.

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    Award notice and full record on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-079554

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