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CSP25758 - Standard Care Service Plan

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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13 Jan 2026 at 15:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "CSP25758 - Standard Care Service Plan" has been awarded by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority, based in Swindon, United Kingdom, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd acting as the procuring entity. This procurement falls within the 'goods' category, specifically for microscopes, and covers a contract period from 16th December 2025 to 15th December 2027. The tender was conducted using a direct procurement method without competition and was completed below the threshold limit, as stipulated in the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54. The contract was signed on 15th December 2025 and formalised through a contract notice published on 13th January 2026.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for businesses that specialise in scientific equipment such as microscopes, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive service plans. Although the contract was directly awarded to Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd, companies in the same sector could find similar opportunities with UK Research and Innovation as they regularly engage in contracts that support research infrastructure. Additionally, businesses able to offer competitive service solutions and strategic partnerships are likely to benefit in future procurements undertaken by public sector organisations looking to enhance their scientific equipment capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25758 - Standard Care Service Plan

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition. Contract details notice for the supply of StandardCare Service Plan renewal to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0604ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002780-2026
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
Large

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
£35,607 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 2027 1-2 years
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

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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