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31 Jul 2026 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the "UKRI-6245 PSIROC Evaluation boards" used in the MUSHROOM Instrument. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically microelectronic machinery and apparatus, and was conducted through a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to Costruzioni Apparecchiature Elettroniche Nucleari C.A.E.N. S.p.A., a large supplier based in Italy. The final contract was signed on 31st July 2026, with the contract period starting on 1st August 2026 and ending on 31st March 2027, with a gross value of €31,945.57. The evaluation boards will be delivered to a location in the South East of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents an important opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of microelectronic machinery and apparatus, as it supports the development of advanced research equipment for UKRI. Companies experienced in producing specialized electronic components, especially those with the capacity to deliver internationally, could find opportunities in similar tenders through international collaborations. Suppliers capable of direct procurement without competition and those familiar with bidding for government contracts in the innovation and technology sector are particularly well-suited to compete in this industry.

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Notice Title

UKRI-6245 PSIROC Evaluation boards

Notice Description

UKRI-6245 PSIROC Evaluation boards for the MUSHROOM Instrument

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d8a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072649-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31712100 - Microelectronic machinery and apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,945 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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