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UKRI-6173 Photomultiplier Tubes for SANDALS II

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) awarding a contract for the procurement of Photomultiplier tubes for the SANDALS II detector array at the ISIS neutron and muon source in STFC RAL. The buying organization is located in Swindon, Wiltshire, with the procurement stage being complete and the contract awarded via a direct award method due to technical compatibility requirements. The industry category is ‘Detection and analysis apparatus,’ with delivery expected in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to ET Enterprises Ltd., and the standstill period ended on 20th July 2026, with the contract commencing on 22nd July 2026 and concluding on 29th January 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the technical equipment and detection apparatus sectors, particularly those with expertise in bespoke component integration. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialize in advanced engineering and technical solutions may find this contract aligns with their growth goals, offering an opportunity to collaborate with a prominent public sector organization. The direct award due to specific technical requirements indicates that businesses with innovative technologies or unique capabilities in this niche could be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts or extensions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6173 Photomultiplier Tubes for SANDALS II

Notice Description

This requirement is for the procurement of Photomultiplier tubes for the SANDALS II detector array at the ISIS neutron and muon source in STFC RAL. The contract is awarded via direct award due to disproportionate technical compatibility requirements, as the components must integrate with the existing detector system.

Procurement Information

The contract is awarded via direct award due to disproportionate technical compatibility requirements, as the components must integrate with the existing detector system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c65f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064213-2026
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
£120,920 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2026 - 29 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
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, 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

ET ENTERPRISES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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