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GSS25312 - Stereomicroscope

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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23 Apr 2025 at 12:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent contract process initiated by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom, has reached the award stage. The contract titled "GSS25312 - Stereomicroscope" falls under the industry category of scientific goods, specifically dealing with microscopes. The procurement method utilised was direct, due to technical reasons that limited competition, indicating that only a particular supplier could provide the necessary goods. The contract commenced on 17th April 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 1st March 2026, with the contract award being signed on 16th April 2025. The procurement was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, and the successful supplier is Leica Microsystems UK Ltd, located in Solihull.

This procurement presents business opportunities for suppliers within the scientific instruments industry, particularly those capable of delivering specialised equipment such as stereomicroscopes. Although the tender was not open to competition in this instance, similar future contracts could benefit small to large-scale enterprises in the scientific equipment sector by aligning themselves with the specific technical requirements and establishing strong credentials with public authorities like UK Research and Innovation. Businesses specialising in niche scientific goods would find such contracts particularly advantageous for growth and enhancing market reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25312 - Stereomicroscope

Notice Description

***** 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, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Details notice for a stereomicroscope.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050654
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016520-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,040 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2025 - 1 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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