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UKRI-5938 Xilinx XC5VFX100T - 2FFG1136C Programmable Integrated Circuit

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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24 Mar 2026 at 13:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has reached the award stage for procuring Xilinx XC5VFX100T-2FFG1136C programmable integrated circuits. This tender falls under the industry category of electronic integrated circuits and microassemblies, with the goods to be delivered to a location in the United Kingdom within the region of UKJ14. The contract, valued at USD 94,800 net, was signed on 20th March 2026 and extends until 3rd August 2026. The procurement method used was 'limited competition', specifically tailored below the threshold, indicating a strategic selection of participants.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in electronic components and integrated circuits. Large-scale suppliers, like Avnet EMG Ltd, who have been awarded this contract, are suitably positioned to provide high-quality electronic components essential for advanced technological applications such as the XFEL Large Pixel detector. Companies skilled in microassembly and programmable circuits will find such procurements advantageous for expanding their market presence and fostering innovation in electronics. Successful suppliers in this tender could leverage this opportunity to establish long-term relationships with UKRI and potential future contracts in cutting-edge scientific research sectors.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5938 Xilinx XC5VFX100T - 2FFG1136C Programmable Integrated Circuit

Notice Description

This procurement is for 50 Xilinx XC5VFX100T-2FFG1136C FPGA devices. This is a key programmable integrated circuit (IC) for the Front-End Module of the XFEL Large Pixel detector.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026797-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31712110 - Electronic integrated circuits and microassemblies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£94,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2026 - 3 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

AVNET EMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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