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CSP26498 - Computer and microscope maintenance and upgrades

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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18 May 2026 at 07:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CSP26498 - Computer and microscope maintenance and upgrades" was managed by UK Research and Innovation, with the support of UK Shared Business Services Ltd, acting as the procuring entity. Situated in Swindon, United Kingdom, this contract caters to the industry specific software package and system maintenance services category. The procurement was completed directly, without competition, due to technical specificity constraints, and was awarded to Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd. The contract commenced on 6th May 2026 and will be active until 30th May 2026, with a total value of approximately £18,754.80 including gross amount. The process reached the award stage without the need for an open competition, adhering to the UK's public procurement legal framework.

This contract represents a focused opportunity for businesses specialising in high-precision equipment maintenance, particularly those with experience in computer and microscope systems. Companies with technical expertise in industry-specific software and system maintenance services are well-suited to consider similar opportunities. Although this procurement was not open to competition, businesses can align their capabilities with the stringent requirements of such contracts, which could open the door to similar future opportunities in the central government sector, supporting specialised scientific and research facilities like those under UK Research and Innovation.

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Notice Title

CSP26498 - Computer and microscope maintenance and upgrades

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 and services required. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for computer and microscope maintenance and upgrades to be supplied. The contract was awarded after a competitive quotation procedure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069aa7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045195-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

50324100 - System maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,629 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2026 - 30 May 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 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

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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