Scope
Reference
UKRI-5701
Description
This procurement involves the manufacture of the YMIRION sensor in the CIS Tower Semiconductor.
Contract 1. UKRI-5701 The manufacture of the YMIRION sensor in the CIS Tower Semiconduct
Supplier
Contract value
- 303600.00 USD excluding VAT
- 303600.00 USD including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
5 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 February 2026 to 31 July 2026
- 5 months, 23 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 31712330 - Semiconductors
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
A Single Source Direct Action is justified due to the Supplier owning the manufacturing IP necessary to manufacture this design, and it is not possible to fabricate elsewhere.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
A Single Source Direct Action is justified due to the Supplier owning the manufacturing IP necessary to manufacture this design, and it is not possible to fabricate elsewhere.
Supplier
Etesian Semiconductor
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCWN-7933-MRWY
Haoren 5 POB 3227 RAMAT YISHAI 3004205
Ramat Yishai
3004205
Israel
Email: ar_order@etesiansemi.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. UKRI-5701 The manufacture of the YMIRION sensor in the CIS Tower Semiconduct
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Email: stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government