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    ContractsCustom Refrigerant-Based Cooling System for Amplifier Heads
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    Custom Refrigerant-Based Cooling System for Amplifier Heads

    Contract value
    £140k
    Published 18 Sept 2026

    STFC CLF is seeking a supplier to design and build a refrigerant-based cooling system for amplifier heads that operates independently without external coolant sources.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South WestPublished 18 Sept 2026· 1 month agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £140k
    Published 18 Sept 2026

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    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £140,000indicative
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Manufacturing
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South West

    Lifecycle

    Open

    Open tender — no closing date published. Opened 1 month ago.

    18 September 2026
    Open tender · no closing date published

    Brief

    UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) through the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Central Laser Facility (CLF) seeks a qualified supplier to design and manufacture a bespoke cooling system for amplifier heads. The cooling system must utilize refrigerant-based cooling technology to provide operational flexibility and eliminate dependence on external coolant supply sources. This opportunity is suitable for suppliers with expertise in refrigeration systems, thermal engineering, and custom industrial cooling solutions. The successful supplier will work closely with STFC to meet specific performance and integration requirements.

    Track record

    20 awards · 17 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

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

    Who wins here
    1. Scanbur4× · 20%
    2. AK Valves Limited1× · 5%
    3. Seaspray Systems Ltd1× · 5%
    4. Technical Moulding Projects Ltd.1× · 5%
    5. Haas Automation Ltd1× · 5%
    6. GMA Air Conditioning Ltd1× · 5%

    +11 more suppliers

    Across manufacturing, the most active winners are Alpine Vending Co Ltd, Scanbur, AIRCO REFRIGERATION AND AIRCONDITIONING LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-077574

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