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    ContractsSupply of Vacuum Vessel Windows and Testing Rig
    Awarded contract

    Supply of Vacuum Vessel Windows and Testing Rig

    Awarded
    £16.4k
    Published 28 May 2026

    Contract award notice for the supply of vacuum vessel windows and testing rig equipment with delivery to UKRI.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 28 May 2026· 4 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £16.4k
    Published 28 May 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £16,350
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • LE
      LANGSTONE ENGINEERING LTD.
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 4 months ago.

    28 May 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This is a contract details notice for the supply of Vacuum Vessel Windows and Testing Rig, including delivery to UKRI (UK Research and Innovation). This procurement has been concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Suppliers should note that this notice announces the contract award rather than an open call for competition. The contract covers the provision of specialized vacuum vessel windows and associated testing equipment, with all delivery responsibilities included. This opportunity is relevant to suppliers in the scientific equipment and instrumentation sector, particularly those with expertise in vacuum technology and precision optical components.

    Track record

    33 awards · 30 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

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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-06a6ff

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