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CSP26473-An annual service contract

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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24 Apr 2026 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CSP26473-An annual service contract" is managed by UK Research and Innovation, located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, in the United Kingdom. This non-competitive procurement was carried out under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, with the absence of competition due to technical reasons. It involves the annual service of a Zeiss Sigma 300 scanning electron microscope. The tender belongs to the services category, associated with laboratory and precision equipment maintenance, and was awarded on 24th April 2026 to Carl Zeiss Ltd. The contract, valued at £22,476 (excluding gross amount), will commence on 1st May 2026 and conclude on 30th April 2027.

This tender creates specific business growth opportunities for companies specialising in laboratory equipment services and precision technology maintenance. As the procurement method is direct and without competition, businesses with established expertise or exclusive capabilities in servicing Carl Zeiss equipment, especially large-scale entities, could benefit from similar future contracts. Companies engaged in the repair and upkeep of advanced scientific instruments would be particularly well-suited to compete in this industry category, enabling strategic partnerships and long-term service provisions with public authorities such as UK Research and Innovation.

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Notice Title

CSP26473-An annual service contract

Notice Description

Procurement 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 goods, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement Annual service contract for the Zeiss Sigma 300 scanning electron microscope

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ab7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037597-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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)

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,476 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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