Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

UKRI-5578 WISH MSs Digitiser for ISIS

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

31 Mar 2026 at 08:20

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

20 Feb 2026 at 10:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

15 Jan 2026 at 10:00

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

05 Jan 2026 at 12:44

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involved the contract titled "UKRI-5578 WISH MSs Digitiser for ISIS," which pertains to the electronic equipment industry. Centrally located in Swindon, Wiltshire, the contract aimed to enhance the data acquisition system of the instrument WISH at ISIS. Significant dates associated with this contract include its completion on 31st March 2026, with prior termination on 17th March 2026. The contracting process included an award on 15th January 2026, followed by active status for the contract until its termination. The procurement method adopted was direct award to Costruzioni Apparecchiature Elettroniche Nucleari (C.A.E.N.) based in Italy, due to technical expertise and compatibility requirements with existing systems. Key documents were published on Find a Tender on various dates through January and February 2026.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for growth for businesses involved in electronic equipment manufacturing and service provision, specifically those offering advanced data acquisition systems like CAEN's R5560B digitiser. The direct award procurement method underscores the competitive advantage held by suppliers with unique technical solutions suited to highly specialised environments like ISIS. Companies that possess technical expertise and can offer reliable innovations compatible with existing infrastructure stand well-positioned to benefit from similar public contracts, further helping them integrate and expand in the government contracting domain. The process highlights niche markets where innovation, technical compatibility, and capacity to meet governmental standards can lead to awarded contracts and sustained business growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5578 WISH MSs Digitiser for ISIS

Notice Description

The instrument WISH at ISIS requires a new data acquisition system (DAQ).

Procurement Information

The R5560B is a complete ADC and DAQ commercialised by Costruzioni Apparecchiature Elettroniche Nucleari C.A.E.N. S.p.A. It is the only digitiser which can accept so many input channels (128) at a comparable sampling rate. The R5560B is compatible with the current and future ISIS data acquisition system, guaranteeing a smooth transition when data streaming is rolled out to all ISIS instruments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029380-2026
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
SME
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
£449,910 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£449,910 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
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
Postcode Area
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...