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UKRI-5634 LPD Silicon Interposers

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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26 Mar 2026 at 15:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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30 Jan 2026 at 14:55

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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30 Jan 2026 at 07:45

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a public authority in central government based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed a procurement process for the supply of silicon interposers tailored for the Large Pixel Detector at the European XFEL, under the tender titled "UKRI-5634 LPD Silicon Interposers." The procurement, identified by ID 028105-2026, was conducted through a direct award method owing to technical reasons, with the contract awarded to Silex Microsystems AB. This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically sensors, and is covered by GPA standards. The contract commenced on 17 February 2026 and will run until 16 February 2027, with a contract value of £185,635.98 excluding VAT.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in high-tech sensor technologies and silicon components within the manufacturing and technology sectors. Primarily, large organisations like Silex Microsystems AB, given their scale and expertise, succeed in such procurements where specialised technical requirements limit broader competition. However, it also signals potential future opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs as UKRI continues to engage in advanced technical procurements, thus indicating prospects for businesses that can demonstrate unique technical capabilities or partnerships in developing innovative solutions for public-sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5634 LPD Silicon Interposers

Notice Description

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

Procurement Information

Contract awarded as a Single Source Direct Award, as competition is absent due to technical reasons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061285
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028105-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£185,635 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£185,635 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 16 Feb 2027 6-12 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
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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

SILEX MICROSYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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