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title: "CSP26352 - Cernox Sensors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066fbe"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# CSP26352 - Cernox Sensors

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066fbe

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has concluded a procurement contract for the supply of high temperature sensors, specifically Cernox sensors, which will be shipped to their location in Swindon, United Kingdom. This procurement process falls under the goods category and was executed using a direct procurement method due to a lack of competition on technical grounds. The contract, which was signed on 17 March 2026 and became active from 18 March 2026, will remain in effect until 31 August 2026. Quantum Design UK and Ireland Ltd, based in Leatherhead, was awarded the contract valued at £18,605 GBP excluding taxes.

This contract represents a targeted business opportunity for specialised sensor manufacturers, particularly those focused on high temperature applications. Organisations capable of supplying advanced technical goods without needing to engage in a competitive bidding process can leverage such direct procurement opportunities for growth. Although this specific contract was awarded directly, businesses that are keen to compete in the sector should focus on highlighting unique technical capabilities and innovations to cater to similar needs within central government agencies and research institutions.

## 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. Contract details notice for the supply of high temperature sensor and shipping to UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025521-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,605 |

## 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 | QUANTUM DESIGN UK AND IRELAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35125100 - Sensors

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 07:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025521-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025521-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.qd-uki.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/

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