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CSP26203-LightSpeed mode

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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18 Feb 2026 at 10:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by UK Research and Innovation, in collaboration with UK Shared Business Services Ltd, pertains to a contract noticed as "CSP26203-LightSpeed mode". This tender falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment and involves the purchase of goods for the upgrading of Ultra Microscope Blaze. Located in the United Kingdom, specifically in Swindon, the procurement has proceeded to the Award stage as of 18th February 2026, with the contract commencing on 13th February 2026 and concluding on 13th May 2026. The procurement method was conducted directly and below the threshold without competition, focusing on the essential acquisition without reasonable alternatives.

This tender offers business growth opportunities particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in laboratory and optical equipment manufacturing and supply. As the award was granted to Miltenyi Biotec Ltd, businesses with capabilities in precision instrumentation and technological upgrades stand to benefit from similar direct procurement processes, which are suitable for entities that can offer unique, specialised solutions without the need for competitive bidding. The focused nature of this procurement encourages businesses to develop niche expertise ensuring they are well-placed to meet specific governmental needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26203-LightSpeed mode

Notice Description

**** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION **** This procurement is being concluded without competition there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works Brief description of Requirement LightSpeed mode upgrade to Ultra Microscope Blaze

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0656bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014616-2026
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
SME

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
£19,961 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 13 May 2026 1-6 months
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

MILTENYI BIOTEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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