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title: "UKRI-6173 Photomultiplier Tubes for SANDALS II"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c65f"
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published: "2026-07-08"
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# UKRI-6173 Photomultiplier Tubes for SANDALS II

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c65f

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) awarding a contract for the procurement of Photomultiplier tubes for the SANDALS II detector array at the ISIS neutron and muon source in STFC RAL. The buying organization is located in Swindon, Wiltshire, with the procurement stage being complete and the contract awarded via a direct award method due to technical compatibility requirements. The industry category is ‘Detection and analysis apparatus,’ with delivery expected in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to ET Enterprises Ltd., and the standstill period ended on 20th July 2026, with the contract commencing on 22nd July 2026 and concluding on 29th January 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the technical equipment and detection apparatus sectors, particularly those with expertise in bespoke component integration. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialize in advanced engineering and technical solutions may find this contract aligns with their growth goals, offering an opportunity to collaborate with a prominent public sector organization. The direct award due to specific technical requirements indicates that businesses with innovative technologies or unique capabilities in this niche could be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts or extensions.

## Notice

This requirement is for the procurement of Photomultiplier tubes for the SANDALS II detector array at the ISIS neutron and muon source in STFC RAL. The contract is awarded via direct award due to disproportionate technical compatibility requirements, as the components must integrate with the existing detector system.

### Procurement Information

The contract is awarded via direct award due to disproportionate technical compatibility requirements, as the components must integrate with the existing detector system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064213-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2026 - 29 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,920 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | ET ENTERPRISES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 12:39 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064213-2026
- 8 Jul 2026 at 12:36 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064210-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064213-2026
  8th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064210-2026
  8th July 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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