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title: "CSP25616 - qCMOS camera for single-photon sensitive imaging"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ebb4"
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published: "2025-12-01"
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# CSP25616 - qCMOS camera for single-photon sensitive imaging

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ebb4

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, acted as the buying organisation in the recently concluded procurement process for the supply of a qCMOS camera designed for single-photon sensitive imaging. The procurement was conducted through a limited competition method as dictated by the legal framework set out in UKPGA 2023/54. The tender, under the title "CSP25616 - qCMOS camera for single-photon sensitive imaging", was part of a completed procurement stage awarded on 1st December 2025. The contract involves the supply of goods, specifically cameras, classified under industry category code 38651000, with delivery scheduled for various locations within the United Kingdom during December 2025.

This procurement presents growth opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in imaging and optical technology. Companies that provide innovative solutions in the creation or enhancement of photon-sensitive cameras would find this contract relevant to their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those enterprises experienced in governmental supply chains stand to benefit by demonstrating excellence in precision optics manufacturing and the competitive pricing necessary for public sector tenders. The involvement of UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity underscores the importance of partnerships in delivering specialised scientific equipment to central government bodies.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for a qCMOS camera for single-photon sensitive imaging to be supplied. The contract was awarded after a competitive quotation procedure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078375-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,025 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| 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 | 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

- 1 Dec 2025 at 10:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078375-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078375-2025
  1st December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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