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CSP26016 - MCR Scopes

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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15 Jan 2026 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), in collaboration with UK Shared Business Services Ltd, concerns the acquisition titled "CSP26016 - MCR Scopes" in the optical instruments industry category. The procurement, labelled under a limited competition process, culminated in an award stage on 15th January 2026. UKRI is a central government public authority based in Swindon, UK, with representation from the procuring entity UK Shared Business Services Ltd, also located in Swindon. The procurement was conducted to fulfill legal requirements under UKPGA 2023/54. The contract commenced on 14th January 2026 and concluded by 19th January 2026, valued at £48,460 (gross £58,152), focusing on delivering goods primarily within the UK region. The process was not above threshold levels and involved the award of the contract to Telonic Instruments Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Wokingham, UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in optical instruments, as it involves the procurement of MCR Scopes. SMEs with expertise in the development and supply of optical equipment can benefit from such government contracts, offering potential for stability and growth through long-term business relationships with public sector organisations. Participation in similar procurement opportunities allows businesses to extend their reach within the public sector, promote innovation, and enhance their reputation by delivering precision equipment. Companies keen to engage in similar limited competition procurements might find this tender beneficial to strengthen their portfolio in the UK governmental contracts landscape.

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Notice Title

CSP26016 - MCR Scopes

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:- MCR Scopes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06068e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003453-2026
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

38600000 - Optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,460 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2026 - 19 Jan 2026 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

TELONIC INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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