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UKRI 5732 - Optical microscope for device inspection

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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17 Feb 2026 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "UKRI 5732 - Optical microscope for device inspection" was commissioned by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire. This procurement falls under the industry category of optical microscopes, as indicated by CPV code 38634000, with the delivery address specified to the United Kingdom. The tender has entered the award stage, with the contract period running from 6th February 2026 to 30th March 2026. The procurement method used was 'limited', specifically noted as being below threshold with limited competition. The contract was signed on 5th February 2026, with a gross value of £59,996.36.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses dealing with the supply of optical microscopes. Evident Europe GmbH, identified as the supplier, exemplifies the potential for large-scale companies in this sector to engage with UKRI's procurement activities. Businesses equipped to deliver high-quality optical inspection devices will find this tender rewarding, as it signifies a collaboration with a prominent research and innovation entity within the UK. Suppliers focusing on precision instrumentation can greatly benefit from competitive tenders like these, enhancing their portfolio and market presence in the scientific equipment industry.

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Notice Title

UKRI 5732 - Optical microscope for device inspection

Notice Description

The provision of optical microscope for device inspection

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06560d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014324-2026
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

38634000 - Optical microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,996 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 30 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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