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title: "Manufacture of the C100 sensor"
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# Manufacture of the C100 sensor

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f55b2c0-3328-4de3-a521-364075008064

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the manufacture of the C100 sensor, initiated by UK Research & Innovation, which is located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This tender, classified under the goods category for sensors (CPV code 35125100), has been awarded with a contract value of £244,000. The award date was 26th August 2021, and the contract period spans from 27th August 2021 to 31st January 2022. The procurement method was classified as "Other," and the tender process is complete.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacture of advanced sensors and related technologies, particularly those specialising in cryo-electron microscopy. Companies with capabilities in electronics or optics manufacturing, especially those that are large-scale suppliers, may find this contract aligns with their business objectives. Engaging with UK Research & Innovation can lead to further collaborations in innovative projects in the scientific and technological sectors.

## Notice

C100 is a CMOS sensor designed by STFC, in collaboration with Rosalind Franklin Institute (RFI) and the Laboratory of molecular biology (LMB) of the Medical Research Council (MRC) The purpose is to deliver a wafer scales sensor optimised for cryo electron microscopy at 100keV

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea35a970-55e6-4bda-8c8f-557f32a76c30 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £244,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £244,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ETESIAN SEMICONDUCTOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35125100 - Sensors

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2021 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea35a970-55e6-4bda-8c8f-557f32a76c30

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea35a970-55e6-4bda-8c8f-557f32a76c30
  27th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=621882449
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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