---
title: "UKRI-3580 Image Sensor Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043826"
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# UKRI-3580 Image Sensor Testing

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043826

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has completed a procurement process for specialist image sensor testing services. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, worth £570,000 in GBP, was awarded to Aspect Systems GmbH from Germany. The procurement process was initiated by UKRI under the legal basis scheme CELEX, with the main procurement category being services in the industry classification of technical inspection and testing services. The procurement stage was the award, and the contract was signed on 21st November 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for companies specialising in technical inspection and testing services to pursue business growth by engaging with UK Research & Innovation. Businesses capable of meeting the specific technical standards required for image sensor testing would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contract location is in the United Kingdom, and the procurement was done through a central purchasing body, offering a chance for interested suppliers, particularly those with large-scale operations like Aspect Systems GmbH, to participate and provide their services.

## Notice

This is for the specialist image sensor testing for Science and Technology Facilities Council

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is for specialist image sensor testing for the Science and Technology Facilities Council. Additional information: The term and conditions relating to this purchase are provided in the Contract, which matches the Contract number cited in the narrative to this Purchase Order and are specific to this Contract. Where the Contract number is not so cited, then our standard terms and conditions will apply which are available at :- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Documents/UKRIPOTCs.pdf

### Procurement Information

This SSA is in accordance with Reg32 b (ii) as this is the only supplier who is able to provide the relevant services to the technical standards required by UKRI.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004157-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 8 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £570,000 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASPECT SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2024 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004157-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=824952500
- https://www.ukri.org/
- https://www.ukri.org/,NorthStarAvenue
- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Documents/UKRIPOTCs.pdf

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