--- title: "UKRI-5578 WISH MSs Digitiser for ISIS" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ff47" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ff47" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ff47.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ff47.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)" published: "2026-03-31" --- # UKRI-5578 WISH MSs Digitiser for ISIS Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ff47 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ff47) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ff47.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involved the contract titled "UKRI-5578 WISH MSs Digitiser for ISIS," which pertains to the electronic equipment industry. Centrally located in Swindon, Wiltshire, the contract aimed to enhance the data acquisition system of the instrument WISH at ISIS. Significant dates associated with this contract include its completion on 31st March 2026, with prior termination on 17th March 2026. The contracting process included an award on 15th January 2026, followed by active status for the contract until its termination. The procurement method adopted was direct award to Costruzioni Apparecchiature Elettroniche Nucleari (C.A.E.N.) based in Italy, due to technical expertise and compatibility requirements with existing systems. Key documents were published on Find a Tender on various dates through January and February 2026. This tender represents substantial opportunities for growth for businesses involved in electronic equipment manufacturing and service provision, specifically those offering advanced data acquisition systems like CAEN's R5560B digitiser. The direct award procurement method underscores the competitive advantage held by suppliers with unique technical solutions suited to highly specialised environments like ISIS. Companies that possess technical expertise and can offer reliable innovations compatible with existing infrastructure stand well-positioned to benefit from similar public contracts, further helping them integrate and expand in the government contracting domain. The process highlights niche markets where innovation, technical compatibility, and capacity to meet governmental standards can lead to awarded contracts and sustained business growth. ## Notice The instrument WISH at ISIS requires a new data acquisition system (DAQ). ### Procurement Information The R5560B is a complete ADC and DAQ commercialised by Costruzioni Apparecchiature Elettroniche Nucleari C.A.E.N. S.p.A. It is the only digitiser which can accept so many input channels (128) at a comparable sampling rate. The R5560B is compatible with the current and future ISIS data acquisition system, guaranteeing a smooth transition when data streaming is rolled out to all ISIS instruments. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029380-2026 | | Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Direct award | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Jan 2026 | | Contract period | 28 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £449,910 | | Contracts value | £449,910 | ## 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 | COSTRUZIONI APPARECCHIATURE ELETTRONICHE NUCLEARI (C.A.E.N. | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 31710000 - Electronic equipment ## Release History - 31 Mar 2026 at 07:20 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029380-2026 - 20 Feb 2026 at 10:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015530-2026 - 15 Jan 2026 at 10:00 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003347-2026 - 5 Jan 2026 at 12:44 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000284-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029380-2026 31st March 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015530-2026 20th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003347-2026 15th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000284-2026 5th January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.ukri.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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