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    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· 3 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £395.2k
    Published 18 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £395,240
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • CS
      Cadinox SA
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 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

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-067f17
    UR
    Buyer
    UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
    Sector
    Research & Innovation