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UKRI-5360 Fabrication of (ASIC)

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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21 Oct 2025 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, Wiltshire, has concluded a procurement process for the fabrication of a prototype ASIC, as part of their project titled "UKRI-5360 Fabrication of (ASIC)." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically electrical components, to be used in camera systems operating in a space environment. The process was completed on 21 October 2025 and involved a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. The associated contract was signed on the same day and is set to run from 1 November 2025 to 31 December 2026. The work will bring innovations to space technology, with the main contractor, IMEC, based in Leuven, Saint Barthélemy, taking responsibility for the delivery.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the electronics manufacturing sector, particularly those with expertise in developing advanced integrated circuits for specialised applications. The direct procurement without competition indicates a streamlined process for buyers, allowing experienced and capable suppliers to present niche solutions. Large companies like IMEC, which can offer robust infrastructure and advanced technological capabilities, are especially well-positioned to tap into such opportunities, enhancing their portfolios and expanding their market reach in the burgeoning field of space technology and electronic components.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5360 Fabrication of (ASIC)

Notice Description

This purchase order is for the fabrication of a prototype ASIC to be used for reading out and converting CCD output signals in camera systems operating in a space environment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d0b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067099-2025
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31681400 - Electrical components

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,097 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
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

IMEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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