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UKRI-5634 LPD Silicon Interposers

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Award

30 Jan 2026 at 14:55

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

30 Jan 2026 at 07:45

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of silicon interposers titled "UKRI-5634 LPD Silicon Interposers" was managed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a public authority within the central government. This contract pertains to goods classified in the sensors category and is aimed at facilitating the Large Pixel Detector at the European XFEL for STFC-TECH. The procurement process was conducted using a direct award methodology due to technical reasons that precluded competition. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI initiated the award stage of this tender, which is now pending as of 30th January 2026, with the standstill period ending on 10th February 2026. The contract term is slated to commence on 13th February 2026 and run until 12th February 2027.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for suppliers experienced in creating advanced silicon interposers, particularly those that can sustain high-tech projects like the European XFEL. While this particular contract was awarded to Silex Microsystems AB, large enterprises specialising in sensor-related technologies will find similar future tenders fitting for strategic growth and market expansion, especially given the suitability for SME and VCSE classifications. As the tender process was a single-source direct award, businesses prioritising innovation and technical proficiency may have competitive advantages in similar procurement opportunities.

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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

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-061285
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008539-2026
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
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 12 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

SILEX MICROSYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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