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UKRI 5680 - Pixelated detector system

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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05 Feb 2026 at 15:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) concerns the provision of a compact pixelated detector system intended for compatibility with the ISIS scintillating tile design. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The contract, valued at EUR 64,540, was awarded without competition as it was below the threshold, following a direct procurement method. The process concluded on 5th February 2026, with key contractual dates stretching from 28th January 2026 to 1st June 2027. The buying organisation, based in Swindon, Wiltshire, undertook the role of contracting authority, and the procurement is categorised under the 'award' and 'contract' stages for goods.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and optical equipment, particularly those capable of providing precision solutions. Given that the procurement was conducted using a direct approach without competition, similar future tenders could benefit small to medium enterprises looking to collaborate with public sector organisations like UKRI. Companies with innovative solutions in detector systems, especially those with established connections in the European market, may find avenues for growth and expansion through similar government contracts. The current contract was awarded to an Italian large-scale supplier, highlighting the international scope that UK public procurements can encompass, offering a pathway for global business engagement and growth in the UK market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI 5680 - Pixelated detector system

Notice Description

A compact pixelated detector system, compatible with the ISIS 'scintillating tile design'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06492c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010585-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,540 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 1 Jun 2027 1-2 years
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
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

NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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