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CSP26820 - Neutron Detector

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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18 Sep 2026 at 09:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation bought a neutron detector for its research activities. The requirement is classified as radar detectors (CPV 35121900), placing it within specialist scientific, sensing and detection equipment rather than general laboratory supplies. Delivery is required in the United Kingdom. UK Shared Business Services Ltd managed the procurement for the buyer. The purchase covers one completed requirement, with the equipment supplied by Essex X-Ray and Medical Equipment Limited, an SME based in Braintree. Businesses relevant to this requirement are manufacturers, specialist distributors and technical equipment providers able to supply neutron detection equipment for research use, including systems requiring compatibility with the buyer’s technical environment and intended application.

This procurement has been awarded and the contract has been signed. UK Research and Innovation used a below-threshold direct award without competition because there was an absence of competition for technical reasons. Essex X-Ray and Medical Equipment Limited was selected as supplier. The award is active and the contract was signed on 8 September 2026. The contract runs from 21 September 2026 to 31 March 2027. Its value is £10,518.62 excluding VAT, or £12,622.34 including VAT. There was one lot, covering the neutron detector requirement, and it is complete. The process was evaluated through the technical-reasons justification for proceeding without competition rather than a competitive tender.

For suppliers that did not win this procurement, the requirement demonstrates a focused market for specialist neutron detection equipment within UK research. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need a technically suitable detector, a clear understanding of the research application and the ability to demonstrate why its equipment is compatible with the buyer’s operational and technical needs. The procurement route also shows that technical uniqueness can be decisive where a supplier can evidence a lack of practical alternatives, rather than competing mainly on price. Relevant businesses are likely to be specialist manufacturers, authorised distributors or technical integrators with experience supplying scientific detection systems and supporting their use in demanding research environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26820 - Neutron Detector

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. UK Research & Innovation require the purchase of a Neutron Detector.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0774ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088477-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35121900 - Radar detectors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,518 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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 & 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

Essex X-Ray and Medical Equipment Ltd

Further Information

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