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CSP25189 - Multi tray microscope system

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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30 Jul 2025 at 12:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

A public procurement contracting process has been concluded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, United Kingdom, under the procurement title "CSP25189 - Multi tray microscope system" within the industry category of scientific equipment. This contract was awarded directly due to technical reasons, where Evident Europe GmbH, situated in Stansted, has been identified as the sole supplier capable of fulfilling the requirements. The procurement process was conducted without competition, as specified by legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. The contract, valued at £23,160, began on July 29, 2025, and is set to end on May 18, 2027. Currently, the procurement status is complete, and the contract has been actively signed as of July 28, 2025.

Although this particular contract did not involve competitive bidding, it highlights significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced scientific equipment who can demonstrate unique technical capabilities. Firms with expertise in designing and manufacturing fluorescent and polarising microscopes might be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders, given the demand for technically specific solutions that meet stringent research standards. Engaging with organisations like UKRI can help businesses expand their footprint in public sector procurement, especially for large-scale suppliers seeking growth in government-related scientific supply chains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25189 - Multi tray microscope system

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 required. Contract details notice for the supply of Multi tray microscope system Protection contract to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056919
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044293-2025
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

38515000 - Fluorescent and polarising microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,160 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 - 18 May 2027 1-2 years
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

EVIDENT EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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