---
title: "UKRI-5296 Channel Digitizer for MuX instrument"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a966"
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published: "2025-10-07"
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# UKRI-5296 Channel Digitizer for MuX instrument

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a966

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## Summary

The recent procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involved the acquisition of a Channel Digitizer for the MuX instrument. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically measuring instruments, as per the CPV classification. The contract was concluded through a direct procurement method, identified as below threshold - without competition, and was awarded to CAEN els s.r.l., an Italian company. The contract period commenced on 1st October 2025 and is set to conclude by 1st January 2026. UKRI is a central government authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, and the procurement was designed to support upgrades in the MuX spectrometer at ISIS, aligning with future data streaming needs.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in high-precision measuring instruments, particularly those with capabilities in producing advanced data acquisition systems compatible with spectrometers. Businesses that are well-versed in technological upgrades and expansions of detector arrays can look to such opportunities to diversify their client base and enhance their market presence. Although in this case the procurement was awarded directly due to technical specificity, understanding the needs and requirements of such projects can position companies strategically for similar future tenders. Large-scale enterprises with substantial resources and expertise in the field would be particularly well-suited to compete in this sector.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for a new data acquisition system for the MuX spectrometer at ISIS, to ensure compatibility with future data streaming and support an imminent upgrade expanding the detector array; due to technical compatibility, there was only one suitable supplier

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062794-2025 |
| 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 | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 1 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £39,686 |

## 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 | CAEN ELS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2025 at 10:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062794-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062794-2025
  7th October 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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