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    ContractsFast-Closing Vacuum Valve System for ISIS Riken Solenoid Upgrade
    Awarded contract

    Fast-Closing Vacuum Valve System for ISIS Riken Solenoid Upgrade

    Awarded
    £53.7k
    Published 10 Jul 2026

    Procurement for a fast-closing vacuum valve system to support the ISIS Riken solenoid upgrade project at the neutron research facility.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South WestPublished 10 Jul 2026· 3 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £53.7k
    Published 10 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £53,687
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Manufacturing
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • VV
      VAT Vacuum Products Ltd
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 months ago.

    10 July 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This procurement opportunity seeks a fast-closing vacuum valve system designed for the ISIS Riken solenoid upgrade project. The system must be capable of rapid valve closure to support the operational requirements of the upgraded solenoid technology. Suppliers should have expertise in vacuum valve design and manufacturing, with demonstrated capability in producing reliable, high-performance components suitable for scientific research infrastructure. The system will be integrated into the ISIS neutron source facility and must meet stringent specifications for response time and operational durability.

    Track record

    18 awards · 15 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In manufacturing, UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded 18 contracts to 15 suppliers.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06c836

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