Scope
Reference
UKRI-5262
Description
This requirement is for the procurement of copper thermal straps designed to meet defined thermal conductivity specifications for use within cryomodules at STFC Daresbury.
Contract 1. UKRI-5262 Thermal Straps for PIP-IIProject
Supplier
Contract value
- £157,075.83 excluding VAT
- £157,075.83 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
8 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 9 October 2025 to 23 March 2026
- 5 months, 15 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 42511000 - Heat-exchange units and machinery for liquefying air or other gases
Contract locations
- UKD61 - Warrington
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
The contract will be awarded as a Single Source Direct Award, as competition is absent due to technical reasons.
Supplier
Technology Applications, Inc
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBDZ-4735-MTVQ
5303 Spine Rd, Suite 101
Boulder
80301
United States
Email: tlink@techapps.com
Contract 1. UKRI-5262 Thermal Straps for PIP-IIProject
Contracting authority
UK Research and Innovation
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Email: commercial@ukri.org
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government