BidSonarBidSonar
ContractsGrantsOrganisationsSectors
BidSonarBidSonar·Built by Hypership
SourcesBrandPrivacyTermsCookies

BidSonar is an independent index of public-sector opportunities. We aggregate data from official sources and are not affiliated with any procurement body. Data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 and the EU TED reuse notice.

    ContractsSANDALS II Vacuum Vessel Assembly Supply
    Awarded contract

    SANDALS II Vacuum Vessel Assembly Supply

    Awarded
    £395.2k
    Published 18 Jun 2026

    Supply and deliver a SANDALS II Vacuum Vessel Assembly to upgrade the SANDALS neutron science instrument for expanded research applications in structural biology and materials science.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 18 Jun 2026· 4 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £395.2k
    Published 18 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £395,240
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
      Browse related listings
    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • CS
      Cadinox SA
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 4 months ago.

    18 June 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    UKRI-5713 is a tender to supply and deliver one complete SANDALS II Vacuum Vessel Assembly for the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). This upgrade will enhance the current SANDALS instrument at ISIS, a world-leading neutron science facility, as part of the ISIS Endeavour Programme. The upgraded SANDALS II instrument will expand research capabilities into new areas including structural biology, macromolecular chemistry, and functional materials, enabling access for a broader user base. The tender requires suppliers to meet detailed specifications and contract terms outlined in the full tender pack available on the eSourcing portal. Suppliers should review all related technical documentation and requirements before submitting proposals.

    Track record

    5 awards · 4 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In construction, UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded 5 contracts to 4 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Winkworth Manufacturing Ltd2× · 40%
    2. Cadinox SA1× · 20%
    3. Mewasa AG1× · 20%
    4. Marine Consult North Aps1× · 20%

    Across construction, the most active winners are SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES PLC, Allerton Damp Proofing Limited, PORTAKABIN LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

    More from UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

    4 listingsView all →
    ClosedTransport & Logistics🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Supply of Lead Material for Ship Ballast System

    Supply of lead ballast material for the RRS Sir David Attenborough research vessel.

    est.£1,933,519UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
    Published 20 Oct 2026
    AwardedEnvironmental Services🇬🇧United Kingdom

    STFC Sustainability and Carbon Professional Services

    STFC requires professional services to support sustainability and carbon reduction initiatives and environmental management objectives.

    £69,000UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
    Published 20 Oct 2026
    AwardedTransport & Logistics🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Specialist Shipping Services for Delicate Assemblies

    Specialized shipping services required for transporting delicate assemblies from the UK to the USA with expert handling and secure logistics.

    $106,326UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
    Published 20 Oct 2026
    ClosedIT & Software🇬🇧United Kingdom

    UKRI ScaleX High Growth Index: Subscription and Maintenance Support

    Provide ongoing subscription and maintenance support services for the UKRI ScaleX High Growth Index platform to ensure continuous system performance and reliability.

    est.£357,300UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
    Published 19 Oct 2026

    Open in Research & Innovation

    4 open listingsView all →
    Research & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Building Collaborative Communities for Data Service Professionals

    Funding up to £280,000 to establish collaborative networks of data professionals sharing knowledge and improving services for social science researchers.

    est.£2,000,000
    Published 11 Jan 2027
    OpenResearch & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    ESRC Grow Awards for Career Development in Social Science Research

    ESRC Grow Awards provide £100,000-£500,000 in funding to help social science researchers advance their careers through skills development, methodological training, and independence-building over 18-60 months.

    Published 5 Nov 2026
    OpenResearch & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    ESRC Explore Awards for Innovative Social Science Research

    ESRC Explore Awards fund ambitious, innovative social science research projects up to £2 million for UK-based individuals and small research teams over five years.

    Published 5 Nov 2026
    Research & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    UKRI Metascience Research Sandpit 2027

    A five-day interactive research sandpit in March 2027 offering up to £2 million in funding for novel metascience projects using UKRI administrative data.

    est.£2,000,000
    Published 27 Oct 2026
    Take action
    View on sourceFind a Tender

    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-067f17

    Your fit

    Could you win the next one?

    This went to Cadinox SA. Sonar reads UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)'s work like this against your business — who holds it, and whether you could compete or partner next time.

    Check my fit

    Free · Matches every Monday

    UR
    Buyer
    UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
    Sector
    Research & Innovation