---
title: "UKRI-4148 CUBES"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a6d6"
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published: "2024-10-08"
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# UKRI-4148 CUBES

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a6d6

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), specifically the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) based at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Harwell, Oxford, recently completed a public procurement contracting process for the CUBES project. The contract was awarded for the supply of science grade detectors, classified under the industry category "Digital cameras" (CPV: 38651600). The contract, valued at £500,000, was signed on 7th October 2024. The procurement process followed a negotiated procedure without prior publication, citing technical reasons for the lack of competition, and was fulfilled by Teledyne UK Ltd, based in Chelmsford.

This awarded tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in high-grade scientific equipment, particularly those manufacturing and supplying digital detection technology. Large and technically advanced firms similar to Teledyne UK Ltd stand to benefit from such high-value contracts. By aligning with the stringent technical requirements of public research institutions like UKRI, businesses in this sector can enhance their market position and establish strong relationships within the research and innovation industry in the United Kingdom.

## Notice

***THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** UKRI STFC appointed a supplier to supply science grade detectors. This Contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a contract for the supply of science grade detecors for the CUBES project.

### Procurement Information

The Contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032295-2024 |
| 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 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 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 | £500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TELEDYNE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38651600 - Digital cameras

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2024 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032295-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=894351130
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

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