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Bespoke Imaging System (MRC-LMB)

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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24 Mar 2026 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), involved a call-off contract from the Framework: 'Microscopes and Imaging Equipment including Associated Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs LAB1028 AP'. The tender, titled "Bespoke Imaging System (MRC-LMB)", is within the microscopes industry category, focusing on goods. The competitive procedure with negotiation was used for this procurement, leading to an active contract signed on 20th March 2026. The procurement has been completed with the award of this contract to Intelligent Imaging Innovations Ltd, a supplier based in London. The project site is located in the UK, specifically in region UKH12, and caters to the needs of expansion microscopy and optical connectomics.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in high-tech imaging systems and related servicing. Companies specialising in advanced optical technologies, particularly those providing multi-spectral imaging solutions, would find this project fitting. The emphasis on technical quality offers a competitive edge to businesses excelling in innovative imaging systems, where technical specifications constitute a significant portion of the evaluation criteria. As the contract has been awarded to an SME, it underscores the potential for similar enterprises to succeed in future procurement rounds by meeting stringent quality and pricing standards.

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Notice Title

Bespoke Imaging System (MRC-LMB)

Notice Description

BeSpoke Imaging System

Lot Information

Lot 1

BeSpoke Imaging System to provide fast multi-spectral imaging capabilities optimised for expansion microscopy and optical connectomics.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067256
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026640-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£546,976 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTELLIGENT IMAGING INNOVATIONS

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