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    ContractsSpare Ion Exchange Columns for STFC RAL Plant
    Awarded contract

    Spare Ion Exchange Columns for STFC RAL Plant

    Awarded
    £31.5k
    Published 23 Jun 2026

    Supply of spare ion exchange columns to ensure uninterrupted operation of STFC RAL plant facilities.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 23 Jun 2026· 4 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £31.5k
    Published 23 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £31,536
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • AF
      Amazon Filters Ltd
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 4 months ago.

    23 June 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This procurement contract is for spare ion exchange columns required to maintain continuous operation of the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) facility. These replacement columns serve as critical backup equipment to minimize downtime in the event of plant failure or maintenance requirements. Suppliers should be experienced in manufacturing or supplying ion exchange columns compatible with industrial-scale laboratory applications. The columns must meet STFC technical specifications and quality standards for seamless integration with existing plant infrastructure.

    Track record

    20 awards · 17 winners
    Open field

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    In manufacturing, UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded 20 contracts to 17 suppliers.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06bb08

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