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UKRI-5889 Camera System

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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06 Mar 2026 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire. The contract is for the UKRI-5889 Camera System for the provision of an XDEP Camera Kit, primarily classified under goods in the x-ray devices category. The procurement method is 'direct', executed below threshold without competition due to the unique intellectual property required for fabrication that Aspect Systems GmbH from Dresden, Germany can provide. The tender stage has concluded, with the contract status active from 9th March 2026 to 31st August 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in high-precision optical equipment manufacturing, especially those with capabilities in handling specialised camera systems. Large enterprises with expertise in intellectual property-driven manufacturing processes would be particularly well-suited for similar opportunities as rapid technological advancement continues to be an essential factor in such fields. Companies interested in expanding their footprint in the European market may find value in engaging with central government projects like this one, leveraging UKRI's position within the UK's scientific research and innovation landscape.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5889 Camera System

Notice Description

This is for the provision of a XDEP Camera Kit. Due to the IP necessary to manufacture this design, it is not possible to fabricate elsewhere with another supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06647c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020537-2026
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33111000 - X-ray devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,145 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

ASPECT SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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