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UKRI-5811 Digital Microscope

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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16 Feb 2026 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involved the purchase of a digital microscope, identified as UKRI-5811 Digital Microscope. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below threshold and without competition, culminating in the award stage. UKRI, a public authority central government entity based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has successfully completed this procurement process as of 16th February 2026, with the contract active and spanning until 31st March 2026. The industry category associated with this procurement is goods, specifically microscopes, with delivery confined to the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in microscopes, particularly those able to navigate below-threshold, non-competitive procurement processes. Large-scale suppliers like Keyence UK Ltd, who successfully secured the contract, exemplify the type of business well-suited for this opportunity, likely due to their capacity to offer specialised, high-value goods directly. Firms with experience in direct procurement methods can leverage such opportunities, potentially enhancing their market presence within central government authorities in the UK. The procurement also signals potential business ventures for companies looking to expand their dealings with public authorities beyond competitive bidding.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5811 Digital Microscope

Notice Description

Purchase for Digital Microscope

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0654f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013867-2026
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
£85,416 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 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
William Garvey
Contact Email
william.garvey@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

KEYENCE

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