---
title: "ORCA-Quest-2 qCMOS camera system"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059ae8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-06-16"
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# ORCA-Quest-2 qCMOS camera system

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059ae8

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has initiated a procurement process for the "ORCA-Quest-2 qCMOS camera system." This project, classified within the "Cameras" industry category, is specifically aimed at acquiring qCMOS camera hardware intended for imaging applications in radiography and metal alloy solidification contexts. The procurement process reached its award stage on 16th September 2025, following a direct procurement method categorised as below threshold without competition. The contract, active as of 11th September 2025, was awarded to Hamamatsu Photonics UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier located in Welwyn Garden City.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialised in producing or supplying imaging technology and photographic equipment, particularly those with capabilities in scientific and industrial imaging sectors. Companies seeking to expand into government contracts or augment their portfolio around high-precision imaging solutions would find this type of procurement advantageous. Although the contract under review is closed, similar future opportunities may favour businesses that can provide cutting-edge imaging solutions with a strong focus on research and technological innovation, positioning them well to engage with entities like UKRI.

## Notice

A pair of qCMOS (quantitativeCMOS) cameras for imaging of scintillators for radiography and CT of metal alloy solidification

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056516-2026 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination 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 | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,025 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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 | HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38651000 - Cameras

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 10:04 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056516-2026
- 16 Sep 2025 at 08:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056792-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056516-2026
  16th June 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056792-2025
  16th September 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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