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CSP26251- replacement body for EVOS microscope

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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24 Feb 2026 at 16:46

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has entered into a procurement process for a contract titled "CSP26251 - Replacement body for EVOS microscope" within the laboratory, optical and precision equipment industry category. The procurement process, managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, took place at Polaris House in Swindon, UK. This contract is part of the award stage, and was concluded on 23 February 2026. The decision was made without competition due to technical reasons, and the contract was awarded to Life Technologies Ltd for the supply of goods. The contract began on 23 February 2026 and is set to end on 23 May 2026, with a total gross value of £17,835.46.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly for those capable of providing customised or technically specified products. The absence of competition highlights the unique requirements met by Life Technologies Ltd, a large-scale supplier known for its precision equipment offerings. Businesses in the industry may consider seeking similar contracts with public authorities like UK Research and Innovation, which could lead to establishing long-term supplier relationships. Enterprises that can deliver specialised technical solutions stand to benefit from engaging with such procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26251- replacement body for EVOS microscope

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 services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement Replacement body for EVOS microscope

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b81
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016651-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£14,862 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 23 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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