---
title: "UKRI-5683 Bespoke data acquisition system for muon spectrometers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06547b"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-02-16"
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# UKRI-5683 Bespoke data acquisition system for muon spectrometers

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06547b

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## Summary

The contracting process led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) focuses on procuring a bespoke data acquisition system for muon spectrometers. Situated in Swindon, Wiltshire, this central government authority aims to enhance ISIS experimental workflows with high-speed digitisation and integrated detector control. The procurement, classified under industrial process control equipment, has reached the award stage, with the contract being activated on 16 February 2026. Conducted via a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, the process emphasises swift and efficient intervention. With critical dates such as contract start and end from 18 February to 31 March 2026, businesses in the industrial control sector are encouraged to note the evolving opportunities in the UK region.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial process control equipment, particularly those with capabilities in bespoke system integration and high-speed data acquisition technology. Large enterprises like NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS S.r.l., which are adept in handling complex technical requirements, would find this tender fitting due to its specialised needs in support of advanced scientific research. Companies with innovative capabilities in real-time processing systems or niche technologies that can complement UKRI's objectives could employ strategic partnerships or consortiums to enhance their bid potential in future opportunities of similar scope, further solidifying their presence in the market.

## Notice

A bespoke DAQ-121 data acquisition system to support ISIS muon spectrometers, providing high-speed digitisation, real-time processing and integrated detector control developed specifically for ISIS experimental workflows.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013677-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,732 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 08:54 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013677-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013677-2026
  16th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nuclearinstruments.eu
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

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