Scope
Reference
UKRI-5701
Description
This procurement involves the manufacture of the YMIRION sensor in the CIS Tower Semiconductor.
Contract 2. 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
Date signed
9 February 2026
Contract dates
- 9 February 2026 to 31 July 2026
- 5 months, 20 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 31712330 - Semiconductors
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
No KPIs
Other information
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 Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCWN-7933-MRWY
Haoren 5 POB 3227 RAMAT 3004205
Ramat
3004205
Israel
Email: ar_order@etesiansemi.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. 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