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UKRI-5701 The manufacture of the YMIRION sensor in the CIS Tower Semiconductor

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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09 Feb 2026 at 12:48

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28 Jan 2026 at 15:03

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28 Jan 2026 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "The manufacture of the YMIRION sensor in the CIS Tower Semiconductor" was awarded by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The industry category for this procurement is semiconductors. This procurement followed a direct award method due to intellectual property constraints, with the procurement process now complete. The contract was signed on 9th February 2026, and is valued at USD 303,600. It is expected to run until 31st July 2026. The contract was awarded to Etesian Semiconductor Ltd, an SME based in Ramat, Israel.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in semiconductor manufacturing, specifically those with the capability to produce advanced sensors like the YMIRION. Companies that hold exclusive intellectual property rights and specialise in niche semiconductor processes will find this market particularly lucrative. The direct award method indicates a high level of trust and collaboration between the buyer and the supplier, signaling potential for long-term engagement and project continuity, making it an ideal scenario for businesses looking to expand their operations within this specialised sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5701 The manufacture of the YMIRION sensor in the CIS Tower Semiconductor

Notice Description

This procurement involves the manufacture of the YMIRION sensor in the CIS Tower Semiconductor.

Procurement Information

A Single Source Direct Action is justified due to the Supplier owning the manufacturing IP necessary to manufacture this design, and it is not possible to fabricate elsewhere.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0610ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011352-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31712330 - Semiconductors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£303,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£303,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ETESIAN SEMICONDUCTOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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