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CSP25248 - Micro Brewster Angle Microscopy System

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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20 Aug 2025 at 07:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom, has concluded a procurement process for the acquisition of a Micro Brewster Angle Microscopy System. This contract was awarded to Biolin Scientific AB, a Swedish-based supplier, under a direct procurement method due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The procurement falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on microscopes. The contract commenced on 3rd October 2025 and is set to run until 2nd October 2026. This procurement was executed without competition and below threshold levels, ensuring swift fulfilment of technical requirements by the supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced microscopy systems or related nanotechnology sectors, enabling them to showcase unique technical capabilities and innovative solutions. Companies with established proficiency in high-precision scientific equipment will find potential for growth by aligning their offerings to meet technical specifications required by central government authorities such as UK Research and Innovation. The nature of direct procurement suggests a preference for bespoke solutions that cater to specific scientific endeavours, thereby creating a niche market for businesses capable of delivering high-quality, tailored products and services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25248 - Micro Brewster Angle Microscopy 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. UK Research and Innovation require the purchase of a new Micro Brewster Angle Microscopy System.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058add
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049987-2025
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
£11,695 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2025 - 2 Oct 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

BIOLIN SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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