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title: "Purchase of 24 ASIC wafers"
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# Purchase of 24 ASIC wafers

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e02b1b9c-f8e1-47d5-bb21-f98fa30f141c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which has issued a tender for the purchase of 24 ASIC wafers, primarily classified under the Integrated circuit packages category. This procurement, classified as a direct method with a single tender action due to it being below threshold, was completed with the contract period spanning from 20 June 2018 to 19 June 2019. The tender period ended on 19 June 2018, with an awarded value of £44,132. The delivery address for the items is located in OX11 0QX, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the electronics and semiconductor industries, as it focuses on essential components for advanced scientific detectors. Companies manufacturing integrated circuits or those capable of delivering similar goods would be particularly suited to engage in this type of procurement. Participation in such contracts can facilitate growth and foster long-term relationships with reputable organisations like CERN, involved as a supplier in this contract.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation are contracted to provide spare parts for the LPD 1 M detector in operation at the European XFEL. The LPD ASIC (application integrated circuit) is one of the components in this detector. Over 2,000 AS I Cs are required for the assembly of the spare parts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/895d0bcb-8931-4a62-94af-8e879f2e5d3f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Jun 2018 - 19 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,132 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| 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 | CERN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31712117 - Integrated circuit packages

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2018 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/895d0bcb-8931-4a62-94af-8e879f2e5d3f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/895d0bcb-8931-4a62-94af-8e879f2e5d3f
  21st June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/pages/default.aspx

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