---
title: "UKRI-5096 XFAB Aurora Wafers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058176"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2025-08-05"
---

# UKRI-5096 XFAB Aurora Wafers

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058176

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, has completed the procurement process in awarding a contract for the supply of XFAB Aurora Wafers to X-FAB Dresden CMBH CO KG. The contract pertains to image sensors for TEM Camera Systems, with delivery aligned with the required technical compatibility. This procurement, classified under the goods category with CPV code 38600000 for optical instruments, commenced on 15th July 2025 and will continue until 15th August 2030. The procurement method was direct due to being below the threshold, which means the contract was awarded without competition. The value of the contract is €55,675, and the process was formalised on 5th August 2025.

This tender represents a concentrated opportunity for businesses that specialise in optical instruments and components compatible with specific technical requirements. While this procurement did not involve competition due to the specificity of the technical needs, similar tenders can offer growth opportunities for high-tech manufacturers, especially those focusing on bespoke or niche optical solutions. Businesses in the large-scale manufacturing sector with expertise in tailored production, particularly within the realm of image sensors or advanced optical systems, may find similar upcoming opportunities beneficial for expanding their market presence.

## Notice

UKRI STFC Appointed a supplier to provide image sensors for TEM Camera Systems. Due to technical compatibility only one supplier was able to provide this.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046102-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2025 - 15 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,675 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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 | X-FAB DRESDEN CMBH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38600000 - Optical instruments

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2025 at 11:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046102-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046102-2025
  5th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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