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UKRI-5349 Upgrade to Light Sheet Mircroscope

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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17 Oct 2025 at 11:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, has completed a procurement process for upgrading a Light Sheet Microscope. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold, and without competition, due to the requirement of intellectual property rights and compatibility. The tender was initiated by UKRI, located at Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, and aimed at the goods industry category, specifically microscopes. The contract was awarded to Intelligent Imaging Innovations Ltd, an SME, on 17th October 2025, with the contract period commencing on 18th October 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The total contract value was set at £84,000, including all applicable taxes.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in high-tech scientific equipment, primarily in the microscope manufacturing and supply sector. The direct procurement process suggests a high level of specificity and compatibility with existing technologies, highlighting opportunities for businesses that can provide bespoke or highly specialised equipment. SMEs with experience and proprietary rights in the development and upgrade of imaging systems are well-positioned to engage in future similar procurement contracts, fostering potential growth and recognition within public sector partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5349 Upgrade to Light Sheet Mircroscope

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) had a reuqirement for Axially scanned Lightsheet (AxL) upgrade for Cleared Tissue LightSheet Scanner. Due to Intellectual Property Rights and Compatability, the origincal manufacturer must be used.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cece
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066302-2025
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
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
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
17 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 & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

INTELLIGENT IMAGING INNOVATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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