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UKRI-5443 Imaging Detector System

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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02 Dec 2025 at 14:20

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13 Nov 2025 at 16:58

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13 Nov 2025 at 16:53

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed a procurement process for the "UKRI-5443 Imaging Detector System". This contract involves the acquisition of a high-resolution event-mode neutron detector system for wavelength-resolved neutron imaging. The procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, supplemented by installation services. UKRI pursued a direct award method, selecting Amsterdam Scientific Instruments B.V as the supplier due to their unique ability to meet specific technical and operational requirements. The contract, valued at €316,313.20, was signed on 2nd December 2025, and the period of performance extends to 30th March 2026.

This procurement represents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in scientific equipment manufacturing and installation services. Particularly, companies capable of joining forces or offering complementary technologies with Amsterdam Scientific Instruments could find potential collaborative avenues. As UKRI operates at the central government level, there may be future opportunities in other fields of research and innovation, encouraging companies to align their expansion strategies with UKRI's objectives. Business entities with expertise in laboratory equipment provision and knowledge-driven solutions stand to benefit significantly from involvement in such high-profile procurement projects.

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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/078965-2025
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
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
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 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
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

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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