---
title: "UKRI-2020 Direct Electron Detector"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032056"
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# UKRI-2020 Direct Electron Detector

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032056

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Research & Innovation, seeks to acquire a Direct Electron Detector optimised for 100 keV imaging in electron microscopes. This tender falls under the goods category and is classified under the CPV code for electron microscopes. The procurement method used is a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to the unique capabilities of the sole supplier, Quantum Detectors. The contract, valued at £180,000, was signed on 11 March 2022, with delivery specified for Cambridgeshire. The procurement is currently in the award stage.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses involved in high-technical instrument manufacturing and supply, particularly those with capabilities in electron microscopy technology. Given that Quantum Detectors is the sole supplier identified for this contract, companies with advancements in specialised optical equipment or innovative detector technologies may find opportunities to engage with entities like UK Research & Innovation for future projects. Additionally, the competitive landscape suggests room for innovation and partnerships for businesses aiming to meet high technical specifications in the scientific research sector.

## Notice

Direct Electron Detector optimised for 100 keV imaging in electron microscopes

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of a direct electron detector optimised for 100 keV imaging in electron microscopes. Additional information: Quantum Detectors is the only provider of equipment capable of meeting our requirements and considers that award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition is justified under regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the PCR 2015 because competition is absent for technical reasons.

### Procurement Information

Quantum Detectors is the only provider of equipment capable of meeting our requirements and considers that award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition is justified under regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the PCR 2015 because competition is absent for technical reasons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007552-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £180,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUANTUM DETECTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38511000 - Electron microscopes

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2022 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007552-2022
- 10 Mar 2022 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006588-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=677251643

## Provenance

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