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UKRI 5730 - EVIDENT DSX2000 opto-digital microscope

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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06 Feb 2026 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

In a completed procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), headquartered at Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, the organisation sought the delivery of an EVIDENT DSX2000 opto-digital microscope. The procurement, identified as UKRI 5730, falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Conducted as a limited competition below threshold, the process culminated in an active contract awarded on the 5th of February 2026, covering the period up to the 31st of March 2026. Situated within the Central Government's public authority framework, UKRI ensures meticulous adherence to legal obligations outlined under UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in optical and precision equipment within the United Kingdom. Although the competition was limited, suppliers of similar products can glean insights into potential procurement needs of government bodies and tailor their offerings for future opportunities. Large-scale suppliers like Evident Europe GmbH, which secured this contract, are ideally positioned to fulfil such demands, demonstrating the viability of established firms in gaining footholds in niche market sectors. Businesses aiming to expand into public sector contracts can leverage this successful procurement outcome to benchmark their strategies and improve competitive positioning.

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Notice Title

UKRI 5730 - EVIDENT DSX2000 opto-digital microscope

Notice Description

The procurement of EVIDENT DSX2000 opto-digital microscope

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0649ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010890-2026
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
Large

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
£66,054 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

EVIDENT EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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