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UKRI-5513 DAQ Read Out System

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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09 Jan 2026 at 12:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involved the acquisition of a "DAQ Read Out System," classified under the goods category for the data-acquisition system industry. The process, identified by tender ID C0728, was finalised under the legal basis 2023/54, and the contract was awarded to KC Scientific Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Reading, UK. The contract commenced on 10th December 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. This procurement followed a direct method, falling below the competition threshold, and was completed without an open competitive process. The UKRI, a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, played the buyer's role, with the award being active and supported by a total gross value of £42,142.92.

This procurement process presents business growth opportunities primarily for SMEs that specialise in data-acquisition systems. Companies in the technology and manufacturing sectors that offer advanced data read-out boards may find similar opportunities to expand their presence in government contracts. The completion of this tender without competition suggests potential future opportunities for innovative SMEs to form direct partnerships or engage as suppliers with public authorities like UKRI.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5513 DAQ Read Out System

Notice Description

This contract is for the procurement of Data Read-out boards for STFC-PPD

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0602a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001796-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48614000 - Data-acquisition system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,119 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793 442000

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

KC SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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