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UKRI-5635 LPD Sensors

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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31 Mar 2026 at 13:19

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has concluded a procurement process under tender ID UKRI-5635, focused on the provision of silicon sensors for the Large Pixel Detector at the European XFEL facility by STFC-TECH. This procurement exercise, classified under the goods category, has been completed through a direct award method, justified by the absence of competition due to technical reasons. The contract was awarded to Hamamatsu Photonics UK Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), with the contract period starting on 12 March 2026 and ending on 9 February 2027. The transaction is valued at a gross amount of £441,030, within the region of United Kingdom, specifically UKJ14.

This tender presents growth opportunities mainly for enterprises specialising in sensor technology, particularly those capable of addressing complex technical requirements. SMEs with expertise in high-tech instrumentation and those aiming to expand their footprint in public procurement could benefit significantly from participating in similar direct award contracts. The absence of competition underscores the necessity for businesses with unique offerings or highly specialised skills, enabling such companies to secure contracts that bolster their market presence and contribute to technological advancements in the scientific research domain.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029735-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£367,525 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 9 Feb 2027 6-12 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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