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The duo, who scooped the outstanding contribution to music award at last night's Brits, said that they are "delighted" with the gong but believe they are different to previous winners.
"I don't think we have ever felt completely like insiders in the pop industry," Tennant told Metro.
"We've always done our own thing and I think that is maybe why we are getting this tonight.
"We've kind of created our own world and I think that's what's important to us."
The group performed a 15-minute medley of their greatest hits at the end of the ceremony, during which they were joined on stage by Killers singer Brandon Flowers and Lady GaGa.
Pet Shop Boys release new single 'Love Etc' on March 16. Their album Yes follows on March 23.
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