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title: "UKRI-5873 Complete DAQ chain for Liquid Detectors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0662d0"
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published: "2026-06-16"
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# UKRI-5873 Complete DAQ chain for Liquid Detectors

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0662d0

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) initiated the procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-5873 Complete DAQ chain for Liquid Detectors." This procurement was specifically aimed at acquiring a complete readout and Data Acquisition (DAQ) chain for STFC PPD, with the work spanning the front-end ASIC to the delivery of processed data output. The process reached the contract termination stage on 16 June 2026, with the contract status being mutually terminated. The procurement was managed under legal basis 2023/54, delivered through a direct award due to absence of competition for technical reasons. The predominant activities were situated in the United Kingdom, with the final implementation concluded by the end of March 2026. The industry category associated with this procurement falls under "Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring," identified by the CPV code 38540000.

This contract presented significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses capable of developing intricate electronic systems for data acquisition. The tender process utilised a Single Source Direct Award method, thus being more suitable for businesses that offer unique technical solutions or have established collaborative relationships with UKRI. Organisations focusing on scientific equipment production and suppliers with specialised expertise in data acquisition systems for liquid detectors could have been well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The potential benefits also extend to companies in technologically advanced regions that are looking to solidify their presence in the UK research and development sector.

## Notice

This contract covers the procurement of a complete readout and Data Acquisition (DAQ) chain for STFC PPD, including triggering capability, spanning from the front-end ASIC to the delivery of processed data output to a server.

### 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/056390-2026 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £388,993 |
| Contracts value | £388,993 |

## 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 | PETSYS ELECTRONICS - MEDICAL PET DETECTORS S. A |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 06:56 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056390-2026
- 17 Apr 2026 at 12:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035208-2026
- 5 Mar 2026 at 11:50 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019853-2026
- 5 Mar 2026 at 11:15 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019814-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056390-2026
  16th June 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035208-2026
  17th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019853-2026
  5th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019814-2026
  5th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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