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DDaT26307 - Novel Energy-resolving Pixelated Readout Chip

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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02 Jul 2026 at 08:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, UK, has completed a procurement process titled "DDaT26307 - Novel Energy-resolving Pixelated Readout Chip". This contract, which falls under the goods category and involves data-processing machines, was awarded to Aspect Systems GmbH from Germany. The procurement phase is at the award stage, completed without competition due to the unique technical expertise required by the supplier. The contract began on 29th June 2026 and will run until 29th June 2027, with a total value of 14,712.78 EUR.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses involved in the development of specialised electronic components and data-processing hardware, particularly those with niche technological capabilities. Although this tender was awarded directly due to the specialised nature of the required goods, firms that specialise in innovative tech solutions could be well-suited for similar future contracts. Companies aiming to grow within the public sector and develop strategic partnerships with government entities like UKRI should focus on enhancing their technical offerings and staying abreast of upcoming public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26307 - Novel Energy-resolving Pixelated Readout Chip

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, services or works required. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for a novel energy-resolving pixelated readout chip.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c1fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062066-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,712 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2027 1-2 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

ASPECT SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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