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CSP26180 - Microscope Software Upgrade

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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18 Feb 2026 at 15:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CSP26180 - Microscope Software Upgrade" involves UK Research and Innovation as the buying organisation, with its headquarters located at Polaris House, Swindon, United Kingdom. This contract, classified under goods specifically for "Microscope" and "Industry-specific software package," falls within the public authority central government sector. It was executed as a direct procurement method below the threshold, meaning it proceeded without competition due to the unique technical specifications requiring a particular supplier. The contract period spans from 9 February 2026 to 28 February 2026, with the award issued to Carl Zeiss Ltd for their specialised microscope software. The procurement stage is complete, with key documents published on 18 February 2026.

This tender presents robust business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in high-tech optical instruments and industry-specific software solutions. Large-scale firms with capabilities in providing specialised equipment or software packages suited to microscopy can find opportunities in such niche procurements. Businesses similar to Carl Zeiss Ltd, known for their expertise in the optical instrument domain, are well-suited to engage in similar future procurement processes given the stringent technical requirements outlined by the UKRI. This procurement underscores opportunities within the scientific and technological advancements sector, particularly for businesses capable of delivering software upgrades and specialised technological solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26180 - Microscope Software Upgrade

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons only a particular supplier can supply the goods required. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for a Microscope Software Upgrade to be supplied.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06573d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014858-2026
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)

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,675 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026 30 days
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

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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