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title: "UKRI-3956 Fabrication of NOOR sensor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0457fa"
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# UKRI-3956 Fabrication of NOOR sensor

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0457fa

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) recently completed a procurement process for the fabrication of NOOR sensor under the title "UKRI-3956 Fabrication of NOOR sensor". This procurement falls under the goods category with the main procurement method being a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement was carried out by UK Research & Innovation in Swindon, United Kingdom. The award to supply the sensor fabrication was given to Etesian Semiconductor Ltd. The contract, valued at $195,200 USD, was signed on April 9, 2024.

This procurement opportunity, initiated as a tender, creates business growth possibilities for companies specializing in sensor fabrication and related technologies. Businesses with experience in providing specialised sensors or semiconductor fabrication services could compete for such contracts. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, signalling that the contract has been successfully awarded to Etesian Semiconductor Ltd. Businesses interested in offering similar services should closely monitor upcoming tenders from UKRI or similar research institutions to seize new business opportunities.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre had a requirement for the fabrication of NOOR sensor.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre had a requirement for the fabrication of NOOR sensor. Due to technical reasons, there was only 1 suitable supplier.

### Procurement Information

The facility is looking to purchase fabrication for the NOOR sensor. STFC has already purchased from TowerJazz the full mask set necessary for NOOR's manufacturing. Such full mask set is prepared based on our digital design data and our data is using TowerJazz devices models which aren't compatible with other foundries.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014692-2024 |
| 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 | 8 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £195,200 |

## 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ETESIAN SEMICONDUCTOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35125100 - Sensors

## Release History

- 8 May 2024 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014692-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=858967518
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

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