---
title: "UKRI-5513 DAQ Read Out System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0602a4"
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published: "2026-01-09"
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# UKRI-5513 DAQ Read Out System

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0602a4

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involved the acquisition of a "DAQ Read Out System," classified under the goods category for the data-acquisition system industry. The process, identified by tender ID C0728, was finalised under the legal basis 2023/54, and the contract was awarded to KC Scientific Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Reading, UK. The contract commenced on 10th December 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. This procurement followed a direct method, falling below the competition threshold, and was completed without an open competitive process. The UKRI, a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, played the buyer's role, with the award being active and supported by a total gross value of £42,142.92.

This procurement process presents business growth opportunities primarily for SMEs that specialise in data-acquisition systems. Companies in the technology and manufacturing sectors that offer advanced data read-out boards may find similar opportunities to expand their presence in government contracts. The completion of this tender without competition suggests potential future opportunities for innovative SMEs to form direct partnerships or engage as suppliers with public authorities like UKRI.

## Notice

This contract is for the procurement of Data Read-out boards for STFC-PPD

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001796-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,119 |

## 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 | KC SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48614000 - Data-acquisition system

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2026 at 12:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001796-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001796-2026
  9th January 2026 - 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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