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UKRI-5873 Complete DAQ chain for Liquid Detectors

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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05 Mar 2026 at 11:50

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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05 Mar 2026 at 11:15

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, is engaged in a procurement process titled "UKRI-5873 Complete DAQ chain for Liquid Detectors." This procurement involves buying a comprehensive Data Acquisition (DAQ) chain for liquid detectors, intended for STFC PPD. The procurement, categorised under machines and apparatus for testing and measuring, employs a direct award method and is currently at the award stage, with the contract notice published on 5th March 2026. The supplier, PETsys Electronics - Medical PET Detectors S.A., will deliver the goods to a location in the UK region, UKJ14. Key dates include the contract start date on 19th March 2026 and end on 31st March 2026, with a standstill period concluding on 16th March 2026.

This tender represents valuable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in technical solutions for liquid detectors and data acquisition technologies, particularly those offering innovative front-end ASIC solutions and processed data delivery capabilities. While PETsys Electronics is a large-scale supplier capable of fulfilling these requisites, the contract is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs in the related industry category. The lack of competition, due to technical reasons, underscores the necessity for specialised capabilities, making this procurement particularly relevant for businesses with unique technical expertise and advanced product solutions. This presents an opportunity for firms interested in expanding their footprint in the UK market by collaborating with a prestigious public authority like UKRI.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5873 Complete DAQ chain for Liquid Detectors

Notice Description

This contract covers the procurement of a complete readout and Data Acquisition (DAQ) chain for STFC PPD, including triggering capability, spanning from the front-end ASIC to the delivery of processed data output to a server.

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-0662d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019853-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£388,993 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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
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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

PETSYS ELECTRONICS - MEDICAL PET DETECTORS S. A

Further Information

Notice Documents

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