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UKRI-5105 Microelectronics Assembly and Packaging Inspection Microscope

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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21 Aug 2025 at 09:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has concluded the procurement process for a Microelectronics Assembly and Packaging Inspection Microscope, under the project reference UKRI-5105. This contract, managed by the STFC Procurement division, involved a limited competitive bidding approach below the specified threshold, aiming to fulfil specific microelectronics inspection needs. The contract was awarded to Keyence UK Ltd, with the contract period spanning from 23 July 2025 to 8 August 2025. The procurement process is in the completed stage, focusing on the goods category and took place under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54.

This successful procurement presents business growth opportunities in the microelectronics sector, beneficial for companies specialising in scientific instruments, particularly those involved in the production and supply of microscopes (CPV code 38510000). Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on precision equipment for scientific research and development could find this opportunity particularly fitting, especially if they are looking to secure contracts within the public sector, as evidenced by Keyence UK Ltd's involvement. Additionally, businesses with experience in limited competition procurement processes would be well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders with UKRI or other public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5105 Microelectronics Assembly and Packaging Inspection Microscope

Notice Description

This contract is for the procurement of Microelectronics Assembly and Packaging Inspection Microscope for STFC.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058bea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050440-2025
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
SME

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
£74,852 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2025 - 8 Aug 2025 30 days
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 & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

KEYENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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