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Delivery and Supply of Two Channel Terahertz Detector System

UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD

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24 Oct 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, has completed the procurement process for the "Delivery and Supply of Two Channel Terahertz Detector System". This procurement, categorised under the goods industry for miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments, involved the direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The awarded contract, valued at £99,499, was granted to QMC Instruments, starting from 27 October 2025 until 31 March 2026. The contract award notice was published on 24 October 2025, with the buyer operating under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of advanced detection systems and evaluation instruments, especially those specialising in terahertz technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like QMC Instruments, are particularly well-suited for such opportunities, given the direct procurement approach that favours niche expertise and agile production capabilities. Companies with capacities in manufacturing and supplying high-tech instruments for research and industrial applications stand to benefit from future procurements by public undertakings like UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd.

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Notice Title

Delivery and Supply of Two Channel Terahertz Detector System

Notice Description

2 channel Terahertz Detector System. 2 off Nb TES bolometers mounted in an air cooled cryocooler with 3 metre helium lines To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=987387172

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d377
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068230-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,499 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
operationalprocurement.step@ukifs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QMC INSTRUMENTS

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