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UKRI-5914 inVia Raman microscope system upgrade

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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10 Mar 2026 at 08:39

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, is overseeing the procurement process for the upgrade of the Renishaw inVia Raman microscope system. Classified under the goods category, the contract focuses on hardware improvements to address obsolete components. With the award stage completed, the contract was signed on 10th March 2026 and remains active until its conclusion on 30th March 2026. The procurement method was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition. Renishaw UK Sales Ltd, a large industry player from Wootton-Under-Edge, has been awarded the contract to deliver optical microscopes to the specified UKJ14 delivery region.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specializing in optical technologies and scientific equipment upgrades, such as hardware manufacturers and suppliers. Despite the direct procurement method eliminating competition for this particular contract, companies that can offer specialist components for future tender opportunities with UK public authorities might find expansive growth possibilities in collaborating with organisations like UKRI. Such collaboration can be particularly advantageous for large-scale suppliers capable of meeting the precise requirements of advanced research and innovation projects. The contract reflects potential for further collaborations in the scientific hardware upgrade domain, paving the way for niche market growth.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5914 inVia Raman microscope system upgrade

Notice Description

Upgrade of the existing Renishaw inVia Raman microscope system to replace obsolete and unsupported components

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0665db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021138-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

38634000 - Optical microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,349 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2026 30 days
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

RENISHAW UK SALES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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