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title: "GB-Didcot: UKRI-4216 HPGe Wafer for CfI project"
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# GB-Didcot: UKRI-4216 HPGe Wafer for CfI project

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-829f7188-6252-4ada-bca1-2ee9e3c79d9e

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract to Mirion Technologies (Canberra UK) Ltd for the delivery of a high-purity germanium (HPGe) wafer designed for X-ray detector applications. This procurement process falls under the industry category of spectroscopy devices, and the product is to be delivered to the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was done through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, as permitted by Regulation 32(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at £63,439, commenced on 26 July 2024 and is set to conclude by 10 March 2025. The award notice was published on 26 July 2024, marking the procurement stage as complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in the production and supply of high-purity germanium components, especially those targeting scientific and industrial applications in spectroscopy. Companies with expertise in manufacturing bespoke sensor structures for advanced X-ray detection are particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Although this contract does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, established large-scale suppliers with sophisticated production capabilities can leverage such contracts to expand their market presence and secure long-term growth in the high-tech instrumentation sector.

## Notice

***THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** UKRI-STFC appointed a supplier to deliver a high-purity germanium (HPGe) wafer with multiple, bespoke, sensor-structures for X-ray detector applications. The contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32 (b) (ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. 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/0e304dc6-9907-4e35-a62f-b8db0d8d67bd |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Jul 2024 - 10 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,439 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,439 |
| 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 | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33114000 - Spectroscopy devices

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2024 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e304dc6-9907-4e35-a62f-b8db0d8d67bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e304dc6-9907-4e35-a62f-b8db0d8d67bd
  26th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=878502850
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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