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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-b5fd17-1b81c173-25a8-4c8f-90b1-e5e594118cef

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Research & Innovation as the buying organisation, seeking to contract for the manufacture of the C100 sensor, a specialised CMOS sensor designed for cryo electron microscopy. This tender falls under the goods category within the sensors industry, and it is situated in Swindon, South East England. The procurement method is classified as "Other," and the tender period concluded on 26th August 2021, with the contract now active from 27th August 2021 to 31st January 2022. The total value of the contract is £244,000.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in advanced manufacturing and semiconductor technology, particularly those specialising in sensor development. While this tender was awarded to ETESIAN SEMICONDUCTOR LTD, other firms with capabilities in manufacturing high-precision electronic components could find future contracts by engaging with similar projects in the public sector. Businesses that focus on innovation and quality in high-technology goods would be well-suited to compete in this space.

## 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/b8eaaab8-ea24-4606-8717-8601fc1c4ce4 |
| 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 | 13 Sep 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

- 13 Sep 2021 at 07:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8eaaab8-ea24-4606-8717-8601fc1c4ce4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8eaaab8-ea24-4606-8717-8601fc1c4ce4
  13th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=623120743
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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