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title: "CSP26820 - Neutron Detector"
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# CSP26820 - Neutron Detector

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0774ff

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation bought a neutron detector for its research activities. The requirement is classified as radar detectors (CPV 35121900), placing it within specialist scientific, sensing and detection equipment rather than general laboratory supplies. Delivery is required in the United Kingdom. UK Shared Business Services Ltd managed the procurement for the buyer. The purchase covers one completed requirement, with the equipment supplied by Essex X-Ray and Medical Equipment Limited, an SME based in Braintree. Businesses relevant to this requirement are manufacturers, specialist distributors and technical equipment providers able to supply neutron detection equipment for research use, including systems requiring compatibility with the buyer’s technical environment and intended application.

This procurement has been awarded and the contract has been signed. UK Research and Innovation used a below-threshold direct award without competition because there was an absence of competition for technical reasons. Essex X-Ray and Medical Equipment Limited was selected as supplier. The award is active and the contract was signed on 8 September 2026. The contract runs from 21 September 2026 to 31 March 2027. Its value is £10,518.62 excluding VAT, or £12,622.34 including VAT. There was one lot, covering the neutron detector requirement, and it is complete. The process was evaluated through the technical-reasons justification for proceeding without competition rather than a competitive tender.

For suppliers that did not win this procurement, the requirement demonstrates a focused market for specialist neutron detection equipment within UK research. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need a technically suitable detector, a clear understanding of the research application and the ability to demonstrate why its equipment is compatible with the buyer’s operational and technical needs. The procurement route also shows that technical uniqueness can be decisive where a supplier can evidence a lack of practical alternatives, rather than competing mainly on price. Relevant businesses are likely to be specialist manufacturers, authorised distributors or technical integrators with experience supplying scientific detection systems and supporting their use in demanding research environments.

## 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. UK Research & Innovation require the purchase of a Neutron Detector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088477-2026 |
| 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 | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,518 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Postcode area | 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 | Essex X-Ray and Medical Equipment Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35121900 - Radar detectors

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2026 at 09:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088477-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088477-2026
  18th September 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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