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CSP25491 - 2x Fast XYZ Stage System for Sample Movement

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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31 Oct 2025 at 16:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the acquisition titled "CSP25491 - 2x Fast XYZ Stage System for Sample Movement" has been concluded by UK Research and Innovation, located at Polaris House, Swindon, United Kingdom. This contract, which falls under the goods category of linear accelerators, was carried out through a limited competition method below the threshold, ensuring a targeted approach to vendor selection. The contract was signed on 13 October 2025 and covers the delivery period from 17 October 2025 to 22 October 2025. The process is associated with the UK Central Government public authority sector, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in precision engineering and motion platforms, particularly those capable of providing fast XYZ stage systems tailored for scientific applications. Firms with expertise in advanced linear accelerator components are well-positioned to capitalise on this completed procurement, potentially establishing or expanding partnerships with public authority buyers. Companies with a robust supply chain and efficient delivery capabilities might find lucrative prospects to fulfil similar future contracts within the central government sector.

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Notice Title

CSP25491 - 2x Fast XYZ Stage System for Sample Movement

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement Our applications require independent motion along three orthogonal directions. Fast movement along one of the horizontal and vertical directions is critical for the applications. After careful consideration of the performance of the stages, we select the Zaber stage

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d876
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070251-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31643100 - Linear accelerators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,371 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2025 - 22 Oct 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 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

LASER 2000 (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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