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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

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process under review involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The contract, titled "UKRI-5105 Microelectronics Assembly and Packaging Inspection Microscope," is intended to source a specific type of microscope for the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). This procurement falls under the goods category, with microscopes being the primary focus, and is part of an award stage that was completed on 21 August 2025. The procurement method used was limited, underlining a restricted competitive process below the threshold, and the contract was officially signed on 22 July 2025. Delivery is scheduled for regions including UKJ14 in the United Kingdom, and the financials of the contract amount to £74,852 before VAT.

This contract presents a unique opportunity for businesses that specialise in precision instruments and optical technology to expand their portfolio within central government markets. Companies that can provide innovative, high-quality microelectronics inspection solutions stand to benefit from this sector's highly specialised demands. Although this specific contract was awarded to Keyence UK Ltd, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the expertise and capacity to supply advanced technological solutions may find similar future procurements from UKRI a viable opportunity to engage and grow their business within the public sector.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058beb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050441-2025
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

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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