This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

16 Jun 2026 at 06:56

Award

17 Apr 2026 at 12:37

Award

05 Mar 2026 at 11:50

Award

05 Mar 2026 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) initiated the procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-5873 Complete DAQ chain for Liquid Detectors." This procurement was specifically aimed at acquiring a complete readout and Data Acquisition (DAQ) chain for STFC PPD, with the work spanning the front-end ASIC to the delivery of processed data output. The process reached the contract termination stage on 16 June 2026, with the contract status being mutually terminated. The procurement was managed under legal basis 2023/54, delivered through a direct award due to absence of competition for technical reasons. The predominant activities were situated in the United Kingdom, with the final implementation concluded by the end of March 2026. The industry category associated with this procurement falls under "Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring," identified by the CPV code 38540000.

This contract presented significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses capable of developing intricate electronic systems for data acquisition. The tender process utilised a Single Source Direct Award method, thus being more suitable for businesses that offer unique technical solutions or have established collaborative relationships with UKRI. Organisations focusing on scientific equipment production and suppliers with specialised expertise in data acquisition systems for liquid detectors could have been well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The potential benefits also extend to companies in technologically advanced regions that are looking to solidify their presence in the UK research and development sector.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056390-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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
£388,993 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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