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title: "UKRI-5701 The manufacture of the YMIRION sensor in the CIS Tower Semiconductor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0610ee"
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published: "2026-02-09"
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# UKRI-5701 The manufacture of the YMIRION sensor in the CIS Tower Semiconductor

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0610ee

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## Summary

The contract titled "The manufacture of the YMIRION sensor in the CIS Tower Semiconductor" was awarded by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The industry category for this procurement is semiconductors. This procurement followed a direct award method due to intellectual property constraints, with the procurement process now complete. The contract was signed on 9th February 2026, and is valued at USD 303,600. It is expected to run until 31st July 2026. The contract was awarded to Etesian Semiconductor Ltd, an SME based in Ramat, Israel.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in semiconductor manufacturing, specifically those with the capability to produce advanced sensors like the YMIRION. Companies that hold exclusive intellectual property rights and specialise in niche semiconductor processes will find this market particularly lucrative. The direct award method indicates a high level of trust and collaboration between the buyer and the supplier, signaling potential for long-term engagement and project continuity, making it an ideal scenario for businesses looking to expand their operations within this specialised sector.

## Notice

This procurement involves the manufacture of the YMIRION sensor in the CIS Tower Semiconductor.

### Procurement Information

A Single Source Direct Action is justified due to the Supplier owning the manufacturing IP necessary to manufacture this design, and it is not possible to fabricate elsewhere.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011352-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £303,600 |
| Contracts value | £303,600 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| 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 | ETESIAN SEMICONDUCTOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31712330 - Semiconductors

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 12:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011352-2026
- 28 Jan 2026 at 15:03 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007672-2026
- 28 Jan 2026 at 13:40 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007607-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011352-2026
  9th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007672-2026
  28th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007607-2026
  28th 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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