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CSP26336 - Service contract for our Light Microscopes initially for two years with the option to extend contract for 1 + 1 years.

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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19 Mar 2026 at 11:53

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has successfully concluded its procurement process for a service contract concerning Light Microscopes. The contract, titled "CSP26336 - Service contract for our Light Microscopes initially for two years with the option to extend contract for 1 + 1 years," falls under the research laboratory services category. The procurement was executed through a limited competition method below the threshold, ensuring a focused selection process. The contract is set in Swindon, UK, with a start date of 1st April 2026, extending potentially until 31st March 2028. The award, announced on 19th March 2026, has been given active status, featuring GT VISION LTD as the supplier. The total contract value is £26,040.00, with a net amount of £21,700.00.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses operating within the research and laboratory services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like GT VISION LTD, which specialises in supplying advanced technological equipment, are well-positioned to benefit from the expertise required to fulfil such contracts. The process encourages innovation and service optimisation within the scientific community, providing growth avenues for businesses aligned with government and research-oriented goals. Leveraging specialised skills within the scientific equipment domain can enable businesses to expand their market presence significantly, particularly in central government and public authority sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26336 - Service contract for our Light Microscopes initially for two years with the option to extend contract for 1 + 1 years.

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement:- Service contract for our Light Microscopes initially for two years with the option to extend contract for 1 + 1 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ebf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025105-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
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

GT VISION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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