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In deliveryUnited KingdomGoods£15,000,000

UKRI-5543 Cryoplant for the National Cryogenic Facility

Awarded to Air Liquide Advanced Technologies

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)(buyer)

Published
Published 13 January 2026
Deadline
Closed 5 June 2026
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Overview

UKRI is procuring a cryoplant with 2kW capacity at 4K (equivalent to 350W at 2K) for the National Cryogenic Facility at Daresbury Laboratory. The cryoplant must provide cooling capabilities at 2K, 4K, and 20K to multiple users with scalability to meet varying demand. This procurement is currently under evaluation with a submission deadline that has passed.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£15,000,000
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
13 January 2026
Questions by
25 May 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Industrial machineryMachinery for liquefying air or other gases

Award outcome

Awarded value
£15,138,407
Award date
16 August 2026
Contract period
29 June 2026 → 30 December 2028
Winner
  • Air Liquide Advanced Technologies

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    18 August 2026

  2. Tender Update

    8 May 2026

  3. Tender Update

    22 April 2026

  4. Tender Update

    22 April 2026

  5. Contract Notice

    22 April 2026

  6. Prior Information Notice

    13 January 2026

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