UKRI-5804 Microscopy Equipment Framework

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Notice Title

UKRI-5804 Microscopy Equipment Framework

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is looking to establish a contract for a period of up to four years for the supply and associated services of microscopy equipment for potentially multiple suppliers on multiple lots. This will be across all of our locations including Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Didcot and Daresbury Laboratory in Warrington. To support the development and shaping of this upcoming requirement, UKRI is seeking input from the market. Suppliers are therefore invited to complete a questionnaire to help inform the structure and scope of the future contract. If you are interested in participating, please email stfcprocurement@ukri.org with the subject line "UKRI-5804 Microscopy Equipment Questionnaire" to request a copy of the questionnaire. A copy will then be issued for completion. Completed questionnaires should be returned by 10th August 2026. The total for this requirement is PS9,000,000.00 excluding VAT however please be aware that this value is an estimate and not guaranteed.

Planning Information

We are inviting suppliers to complete a pre-market questionnaire to help inform and shape the structure of the framework.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d260
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072975-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: SME
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 18 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 5 Nov 2026 - 6 Sep 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planning
Lots Status: Planning
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072975-2026
3rd August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069896-2026
23rd July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

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