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UKRI-5096 XFAB Aurora Wafers

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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05 Aug 2025 at 11:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, has completed the procurement process in awarding a contract for the supply of XFAB Aurora Wafers to X-FAB Dresden CMBH CO KG. The contract pertains to image sensors for TEM Camera Systems, with delivery aligned with the required technical compatibility. This procurement, classified under the goods category with CPV code 38600000 for optical instruments, commenced on 15th July 2025 and will continue until 15th August 2030. The procurement method was direct due to being below the threshold, which means the contract was awarded without competition. The value of the contract is €55,675, and the process was formalised on 5th August 2025.

This tender represents a concentrated opportunity for businesses that specialise in optical instruments and components compatible with specific technical requirements. While this procurement did not involve competition due to the specificity of the technical needs, similar tenders can offer growth opportunities for high-tech manufacturers, especially those focusing on bespoke or niche optical solutions. Businesses in the large-scale manufacturing sector with expertise in tailored production, particularly within the realm of image sensors or advanced optical systems, may find similar upcoming opportunities beneficial for expanding their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5096 XFAB Aurora Wafers

Notice Description

UKRI STFC Appointed a supplier to provide image sensors for TEM Camera Systems. Due to technical compatibility only one supplier was able to provide this.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058176
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046102-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38600000 - Optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,675 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2025 - 15 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

X-FAB DRESDEN CMBH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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