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UKRI-5635 LPD Sensors

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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27 Jan 2026 at 15:38

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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27 Jan 2026 at 07:48

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the supply of silicon sensors for the Large Pixel Detector at the European XFEL, under the tender titled "UKRI-5635 LPD Sensors." The procurement falls within the "goods" category and was processed as a direct award due to the technical nature of the requirements, with Hamamatsu Photonics UK Limited identified as the supplier. The contract location is in the region of Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The procurement was guided by legal basis 2023/54 under the UKPGA scheme, with the award valued at £367,525 excluding VAT. The procurement stage has moved to the award phase, with the contract period set from 9th February 2026 to 8th February 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of technical sensor equipment, particularly those that specialise in high precision and innovative technology solutions. Businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with the capability to meet highly specific technical requirements, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The nature of this direct award highlights the importance of technical expertise and niche capabilities in the field of sensor technology, offering potential growth opportunities for suppliers who possess these specialised skills.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5635 LPD Sensors

Notice Description

This purchase relates to the supply of silicon sensors for the Large Pixel Detector at the European XFEL, for STFC-TECH.

Procurement Information

The contract will be awarded as a Single Source Direct Award, as competition is absent due to technical reasons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007216-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35125100 - Sensors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£367,525 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793442000

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

HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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