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CSP26695 - X-ray Camera

UK Research and Innovation

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06 Aug 2026 at 10:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation procured an X-ray camera-related technical service: the supply of a HEXITEC detector control API, automated calibration and real-time X-ray trigger synchronisation. The requirement supports the control and operation of an X-ray detector through software integration, calibration automation and synchronised triggering. It is classified as X-ray devices (CPV 33111000), although the described requirement is focused on associated control software and technical functionality rather than the supply of a complete camera. UKRI is the buying organisation, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd managing the procurement as its shared service provider. Delivery is in the United Kingdom. The procurement comprised one lot and was awarded to FINDEN LTD, an Oxford-based small and medium-sized enterprise.

This is an awarded and completed procurement following a below-threshold limited competition. The award was made to FINDEN LTD on 31 July 2026. The contract was signed on 31 July 2026 and runs from 1 August 2026 to 1 December 2026. The awarded contract value is £30,825 excluding VAT, or £36,990 including VAT. The procurement used a limited procedure and consisted of one completed lot. The award covers goods as classified in the procurement record, with the requirement described as HEXITEC detector control API, automated calibration and real-time X-ray trigger synchronisation. FINDEN LTD is recorded as the active supplier, and the contract is recorded as active. The opportunity was evaluated through the limited competition exercise used by UKRI.

This procurement indicates demand from UKRI for specialist X-ray detector control and integration capability, particularly where hardware operation depends on reliable software interfaces. Suppliers seeking to compete for comparable requirements would need practical expertise in developing or supplying detector control APIs, automating calibration workflows and synchronising real-time X-ray triggers. Credibility would depend on demonstrating that these functions can operate together accurately and reliably in a research or technical environment, with sufficient engineering capacity to configure, test and support the solution. Experience of X-ray devices or related scientific instrumentation would be directly relevant. The selected supplier was an Oxford-based SME, showing that a specialist smaller business can meet this type of requirement. Competitors should therefore be able to evidence focused technical expertise rather than broad general procurement capability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26695 - X-ray Camera

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Contract details notice for the supply of HEXITEC detector control API automated calibration and real-time X-ray trigger synchronization to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dd4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074546-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33111000 - X-ray devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,825 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 1 Dec 2026 1-6 months
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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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

FINDEN LTD

Further Information

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