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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-2515 Purchase of High-purity Germanium Sensors"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-2515 Purchase of High-purity Germanium Sensors

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43af2e69-850c-42c5-b675-39c85a374b2b

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for the purchase of one high-purity germanium (HPGe) wafer with bespoke sensors for X-ray applications. The procurement stage was completed with a total contract value of £47,418 in GBP. The contract period is from October 13, 2022, to March 31, 2023. The buying organisation is based in Swindon, United Kingdom, and the procurement falls under the industry category of Sensors.

This tender for high-purity germanium sensors presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in cryogenic semiconductor electronics components. Businesses involved in sensor manufacturing, X-ray technology, and semiconductor production could compete for this opportunity. The procurement method details were not specified, and the tender deadline was on October 10, 2022. The contracting authority, UK Research & Innovation, can be contacted for further details regarding the awarded contract.

## Notice

This is for the purchase of one high-purity germanium (HPGe) wafer with at least 6 bespoke sensors for X-ray applications. The HPGe sensors are cryogenic semiconductor electronics components. It needs to be manufactured to have at least 6 sensors in one wafer with diameter 90mm and thickness 1mm. In addition, the requirements need to meet several technical requirements in order to run a prototype phase. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38dc55f3-5415-46f1-94d7-36eaba824e33 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,418 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,418 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MIRION TECHNOLOGIES (CANBERRA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35125100 - Sensors

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2022 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38dc55f3-5415-46f1-94d7-36eaba824e33

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38dc55f3-5415-46f1-94d7-36eaba824e33
  12th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=726851073
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/
- https://www.ukri.org/,NorthStarAvenue
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Provenance

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