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CSP25233 - Microscope & accessories

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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30 Jul 2025 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, acting as the buying organisation, has successfully concluded a procurement process titled "CSP25233 - Microscope & accessories", in the category of goods, specifically tailored towards microscopes. This procurement falls under the limited competition procurement method, as detailed in the UK legislation (2023/54). The contract, valued at £25,536.05 net (£30,643.26 gross), was awarded to Life Technologies Ltd, a large enterprise based in Paisley, United Kingdom. The contract period began on 29th July 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th August 2025. This procurement process, now in the Award stage, was facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, with the official notice published on 30th July 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying scientific equipment, particularly those specialising in microscopy. Such contracts can be pivotal for companies aiming to expand their presence in government procurement markets. Medium to large-scale enterprises with capabilities in delivering specialised scientific instruments and bespoke accessories would find this contract particularly suitable, offering them avenues to not only secure revenue through government contracts but also reinforce their reputation as reliable providers of quality scientific goods.

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Notice Title

CSP25233 - Microscope & accessories

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement:- Microscope & accessories

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0568f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044234-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£25,536 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2025 - 30 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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