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CSP25443 - Micro positioning stage

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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14 Oct 2025 at 12:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by UK Research and Innovation, concerns an awarded contract titled "CSP25443 - Micro positioning stage" in the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement, managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, is associated with the procurement of a Custom XYZ stage with a micro-manipulator gripper, including controllers and cabling. This limited competition procurement process, recently completed and awarded to SmarAct GmbH, commenced on 13th October 2025 and is set to end on 31st March 2026. It involves a delivery within the United Kingdom, under the below-threshold procurement method, with contract details published on 14th October 2025.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for companies specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. Businesses with expertise in micro-positioning and custom equipment solutions, particularly SMEs poised to deliver high-quality precision components assembled on-site, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future procurement exercises. As the procurement was finalized through a limited competition approach, it underscores the importance of established relationships and a reputation for delivering specialized equipment in this niche sector, particularly for suppliers aiming to expand their presence in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25443 - Micro positioning stage

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Contract details notice for the supply of Custom XYZ stage with micro-manipulator gripper, Including all controllers and cabling. Consists of multiple components which will be assembled by the supplier to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065184-2025
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

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,003 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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

SMARACT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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