Award

CSP25025 - Zeiss Sigma 300 Protect

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

14 May 2025 at 12:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "CSP25025 - Zeiss Sigma 300 Protect" contract was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, located at Polaris House, Swindon, United Kingdom. The contracting process falls under the category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments" and has been completed. The procurement stage is marked as "award," with the contract being awarded on 8th May 2025 to CARL ZEISS LTD. This direct procurement was conducted without competition due to the absence of competitive offerings for technical reasons. The contract, which began on 9th May 2025, will run until 30th April 2026 and is valued at £21,408 (excluding VAT). The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - without competition," highlighting its tailored approach due to specific technical requirements.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the laboratory and precision equipment sector, particularly those specialising in maintenance and support services for complex instrumentation. While CARL ZEISS LTD has been awarded the contract in this instance, companies that can offer unique technical capabilities or exclusive equipment features may find similar opportunities in future public sector contracts, especially within central government departments like UK Research and Innovation. Fostering partnerships with such entities can enhance market presence and drive growth in niche areas of the public procurement landscape.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25025 - Zeiss Sigma 300 Protect

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. UK Research and Innovation require instrument maintenance protection.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051326
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021279-2025
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

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,408 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
8 May 2025 - 30 Apr 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-051326-2025-05-14T13:49:54+01:00",
    "date": "2025-05-14T13:49:54+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-051326",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PDQJ-7126-JDHG",
            "name": "UK Research and Innovation",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PDQJ-7126-JDHG"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Polaris House, North Star Avenue",
                "locality": "Swindon",
                "postalCode": "SN2 1FL",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKK14"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "commercial@ukri.org"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PMPN-7535-GNTG",
            "name": "UK Shared Business Services Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PMPN-7535-GNTG"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Polaris House, North Star Avenue",
                "locality": "Swindon",
                "postalCode": "SN2 1FF",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKK14"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "policy@uksbs.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "procuringEntity",
                "processContactPoint"
            ],
            "roleDetails": "Shared Service Provider"
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-00542141",
            "name": "CARL ZEISS LTD",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "00542141"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PCXP-2395-RYBL"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "ZEISS House, 1030 Cambourne Business Park",
                "locality": "Cambourne, Cambridge",
                "postalCode": "CB23 6DW",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKH12"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "tenders@zeiss.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.zeiss.co.uk/corporate/home.html",
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PDQJ-7126-JDHG",
        "name": "UK Research and Innovation"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "CSP25025",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "CSP25025 - Zeiss Sigma 300 Protect",
        "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. UK Research and Innovation require instrument maintenance protection.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - without competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-00542141",
                    "name": "CARL ZEISS LTD"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "38000000",
                            "description": "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UK",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "title": "CSP25025 - Zeiss Sigma 300 Protect",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2025-05-09T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2026-04-30T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 25689.6,
                "amount": 21408,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2025-05-08T00:00:00+01:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "021279-2025",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021279-2025",
                    "datePublished": "2025-05-14T13:49:54+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}