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UKRI-5296 Channel Digitizer for MuX instrument

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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07 Oct 2025 at 10:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involved the acquisition of a Channel Digitizer for the MuX instrument. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically measuring instruments, as per the CPV classification. The contract was concluded through a direct procurement method, identified as below threshold - without competition, and was awarded to CAEN els s.r.l., an Italian company. The contract period commenced on 1st October 2025 and is set to conclude by 1st January 2026. UKRI is a central government authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, and the procurement was designed to support upgrades in the MuX spectrometer at ISIS, aligning with future data streaming needs.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in high-precision measuring instruments, particularly those with capabilities in producing advanced data acquisition systems compatible with spectrometers. Businesses that are well-versed in technological upgrades and expansions of detector arrays can look to such opportunities to diversify their client base and enhance their market presence. Although in this case the procurement was awarded directly due to technical specificity, understanding the needs and requirements of such projects can position companies strategically for similar future tenders. Large-scale enterprises with substantial resources and expertise in the field would be particularly well-suited to compete in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5296 Channel Digitizer for MuX instrument

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for a new data acquisition system for the MuX spectrometer at ISIS, to ensure compatibility with future data streaming and support an imminent upgrade expanding the detector array; due to technical compatibility, there was only one suitable supplier

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a966
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062794-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

38300000 - Measuring instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,686 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 1 Jan 2026 1-6 months
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
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

CAEN ELS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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