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UKRI-5508 Digitiser

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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05 Dec 2025 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involves the acquisition of a 128 Channel Digitiser system intended for the ISIS facility in Swindon, Wiltshire. This process, identified as UKRI-5508, falls within the electronic equipment industry category and has reached the "award" and "contract" stages as of December 2025. The contract is active from December 4, 2025, to March 27, 2026, and is valued at €45,500. Notably, the procurement method was direct, below threshold without competition, reinforcing the specialised nature of the acquisition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electronic equipment, particularly those able to offer innovative solutions aligned with advanced research applications. The contract awarded to Costruzioni Apparecchiature Elettroniche Nucleari (C.A.E.N.), a large-scale supplier based in Italy, highlights the cross-border potential for collaboration in this sector. Businesses, especially those with expertise in high-precision electronic components, may find growth opportunities through similar procurement activities that serve UK central government requirements.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5508 Digitiser

Notice Description

UKRI has a requirement for a 128 Channel Digitiser system for use at the ISIS facility

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079997-2025
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

31710000 - Electronic equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2025 - 27 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

COSTRUZIONI APPARECCHIATURE ELETTRONICHE NUCLEARI (C.A.E.N.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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