This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

26 May 2026 at 08:24

Award

02 Dec 2025 at 14:20

Award

13 Nov 2025 at 16:58

Award

13 Nov 2025 at 16:53

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), headquartered in Swindon, Wiltshire, initiated a procurement process for the "UKRI-5443 Imaging Detector System". The procurement falls within the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, specifically aimed at acquiring a high-resolution event-mode neutron detector system for wavelength resolved neutron imaging. This procurement was conducted through a direct award method, due to the technical specificity required, and the unique capability of the selected supplier, Amsterdam Scientific Instruments B.V., based in Amsterdam. The procurement process reached the contract termination stage as of 26th May 2026. The contract was initially awarded on 2nd December 2025, with the implementation period running from 3rd December 2025 to 30th March 2026. Although the contract was completed and subsequently terminated, it provided for a substantial financial commitment of €316,313.20, including an additional overhead bringing the gross amount to €379,575.84.

This tender provided an opportunity for Amsterdam Scientific Instruments B.V., a large enterprise capable of delivering specialised scientific equipment, to expand its reach into the UK market. It was ideally suited to companies possessing unique technical solutions that cannot be sourced elsewhere due to stringent specification requirements. Success in such high-profile contracts can enhance a company's reputation and lead to further business opportunities, particularly for suppliers with innovative products meeting niche scientific and technical demands. Companies interested in similar opportunities could benefit from developing distinctive capabilities that address specific industry needs or gaps in the market, allowing them to compete for direct awards within the public sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5443 Imaging Detector System

Notice Description

UKRI STFC has a requirement for a high resolution event-mode neutron detector system for wavelength resolved neutron imaging.

Procurement Information

The selected supplier is the only provider capable of delivering a neutron imaging system that meets all specified technical and operational requirements. No other supplier on the market offers a solution that satisfies these features.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e0e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048421-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£316,313 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£316,313 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20257 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

AMSTERDAM SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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