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CSP26326 - ASIC Fabrication

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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13 Mar 2026 at 09:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves UK Research and Innovation as the buying organisation, seeking ASIC Fabrication services under the title "CSP26326 - ASIC Fabrication". The procurement falls within the electronics industry category and is primarily located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This process is at the award stage, with CERN (European Organization For Nuclear Research) chosen as the supplier due to specific technical requirements that limit the competition. The contract was signed on the 9th of March 2026 and remains active until the 31st of March 2026, with a total value of 16,450 EUR.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in integrated electronic circuits, especially those possessing niche technical expertise similar to CERN's capabilities, as highlighted by this non-competitive procurement due to technical exclusivity. Companies within the electronics manufacturing sector, particularly those specialised in ASIC design and fabrication, can leverage similar procurement opportunities by showcasing unique technical abilities and establishing strategic partnerships, thereby enhancing their reputation and expanding their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26326 - ASIC Fabrication

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods required. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for ASIC Fabrication to be supplied.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066948
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022719-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31712114 - Integrated electronic circuits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,450 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20266 days ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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 AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
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

CERN (EUROPEAN ORGANIZATION FOR NUCLEAR RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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