---
title: "UKRI-5635 LPD Sensors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060f19"
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# UKRI-5635 LPD Sensors

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060f19

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has concluded a procurement process under tender ID UKRI-5635, focused on the provision of silicon sensors for the Large Pixel Detector at the European XFEL facility by STFC-TECH. This procurement exercise, classified under the goods category, has been completed through a direct award method, justified by the absence of competition due to technical reasons. The contract was awarded to Hamamatsu Photonics UK Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), with the contract period starting on 12 March 2026 and ending on 9 February 2027. The transaction is valued at a gross amount of £441,030, within the region of United Kingdom, specifically UKJ14.

This tender presents growth opportunities mainly for enterprises specialising in sensor technology, particularly those capable of addressing complex technical requirements. SMEs with expertise in high-tech instrumentation and those aiming to expand their footprint in public procurement could benefit significantly from participating in similar direct award contracts. The absence of competition underscores the necessity for businesses with unique offerings or highly specialised skills, enabling such companies to secure contracts that bolster their market presence and contribute to technological advancements in the scientific research domain.

## Notice

This purchase relates to the supply of silicon sensors for the Large Pixel Detector at the European XFEL, for STFC-TECH.

### Procurement Information

The contract will be awarded as a Single Source Direct Award, as competition is absent due to technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029735-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2026 - 9 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £367,525 |
| Contracts value | £367,525 |

## 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 | HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35125100 - Sensors

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 13:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029735-2026
- 27 Jan 2026 at 15:38 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007216-2026
- 27 Jan 2026 at 07:48 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006874-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029735-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007216-2026
  27th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006874-2026
  27th January 2026 - Transparency 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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