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UKRI-5798 FIB-SEM Instrument

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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22 Apr 2026 at 16:28

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has successfully completed the award stage for the procurement of an L-shaped FIB-SEM instrument, under the NWUPC Framework LAB3162 for High Value Laboratory Equipment, Lot 2. The contract was awarded to Carl Zeiss Ltd, with the total value of the procurement amounting to £1,113,108.45 GBP. The procurement falls under the industry category of electron microscopes and covers a broad geographic range, including the United Kingdom and several other regions. The contract period runs from 1 April 2026 to 16 June 2026, signifying a significant acquisition of goods for UKRI to advance their research capabilities. The procurement process utilised a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the initial tender period concluding on 20 March 2026.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in high-value laboratory equipment, particularly those focusing on electron microscope technology. While the call-off contract from the framework was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, it reinforces the importance of having a robust framework agreement presence for larger suppliers in science and research technology sectors. Businesses involved in innovative instrument design and production could leverage similar opportunities in future procurements, enhancing relationships with UK Research and Innovation and expanding their footprint within competitive public research supply chains.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5798 FIB-SEM Instrument

Notice Description

UKRI have awarded a contract to a supplier to provide an L-shaped FIB-SEM instrument. This call-off contract has been awarded under the NWUPC Framework LAB3162 NW High Value Laboratory Equipment (HVLE) - Lot 2.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1878b11b-e785-4dda-ab6f-b773d299fa17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d608c14-dcf7-4859-ad4a-c0faa9ad3fc0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38511000 - Electron microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,113,108 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,113,108 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 16 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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