UKRI-6090 R5560 ADCs for the WISH Instrument at ISIS

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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15 Jun 2026 at 12:55

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15 Jun 2026 at 12:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) based in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom, involves a direct award contract for "UKRI-6090 R5560 ADCs for the WISH Instrument at ISIS." This contract is situated in the industry category of detection and analysis apparatus under the main procurement category of goods. The process reached the award stage on 15th June 2026, with the contract period starting from 26th June 2026 until 31st March 2027. The contract, valued at €449,910, has been awarded to Costruzioni Apparecchiature Elettroniche Nucleari C.A.E.N. S.p.A. from Italy, serving the South East region of the UK.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying specialised data acquisition systems and components for research instruments. Companies specialising in high-tech or niche electronic components would be well-suited to engage in this type of procurement process, particularly those that can meet specific technical requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those capable of offering highly technical products suitable for research applications stand to benefit from such direct awards, which can facilitate business growth and enhance their portfolio in the public sector. The absence of competition due to technical reasons underscores the potential for enterprises with distinct technological capabilities to secure such specialised contracts.

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Notice Title

UKRI-6090 R5560 ADCs for the WISH Instrument at ISIS

Notice Description

UKRI STFC instrument WISH at ISIS requires a new data acquisition system (DAQ).

Procurement Information

competition is absent for technical reasons

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b501
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056209-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£449,910 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

COSTRUZIONI APPARECCHIATURE ELETTRONICHE NUCLEARI C.A.E.N.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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