---
title: "CSP26326 - ASIC Fabrication"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066948"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-03-13"
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# CSP26326 - ASIC Fabrication

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066948

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves UK Research and Innovation as the buying organisation, seeking ASIC Fabrication services under the title "CSP26326 - ASIC Fabrication". The procurement falls within the electronics industry category and is primarily located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This process is at the award stage, with CERN (European Organization For Nuclear Research) chosen as the supplier due to specific technical requirements that limit the competition. The contract was signed on the 9th of March 2026 and remains active until the 31st of March 2026, with a total value of 16,450 EUR.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in integrated electronic circuits, especially those possessing niche technical expertise similar to CERN's capabilities, as highlighted by this non-competitive procurement due to technical exclusivity. Companies within the electronics manufacturing sector, particularly those specialised in ASIC design and fabrication, can leverage similar procurement opportunities by showcasing unique technical abilities and establishing strategic partnerships, thereby enhancing their reputation and expanding their market presence.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods required. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for ASIC Fabrication to be supplied.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022719-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,450 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| 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 | CERN (EUROPEAN ORGANIZATION FOR NUCLEAR RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31712114 - Integrated electronic circuits

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 09:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022719-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022719-2026
  13th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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