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UKRI-6160 High-speed camera for cryoelectron microscopy

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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28 Jul 2026 at 15:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) procured a high-speed camera for use in cryoelectron microscopy, together with a one-year support plan for the device. The requirement is for specialist scientific imaging equipment rather than general photography or standard laboratory supplies. The equipment is classified as cameras and is to be delivered in the United Kingdom. UKRI is the public sector buyer, with procurement managed for its research activities. Businesses active in the supply, manufacture, integration or support of high-speed cameras for cryoelectron microscopy and related research instrumentation would find this requirement relevant. The scope combines the camera purchase with after-sales device support, so suppliers would need to address both equipment provision and ongoing technical assistance.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a below-threshold limited competition. It comprised one lot. Ametek (GB) Ltd was selected on 28 July 2026, and the contract was signed the same day. The contract value is £50,427.30 excluding VAT, or £60,512.76 including VAT. The contract runs from 29 July 2026 to 11 August 2027. The award is active and the contract is active. The published outcome records the selected supplier and the agreed contract period; the available procurement details do not state a separate scoring model or evaluation weighting. The requirement was assessed through a limited competition rather than an open procedure.

This award provides a clear indication of UKRI’s demand for high-speed imaging equipment used in cryoelectron microscopy, alongside a defined period of device support. Competitors preparing for similar requirements would need credible capability to supply specialised high-speed cameras suitable for cryoelectron microscopy environments, not merely conventional camera products. They would also need to provide reliable technical support after installation, including the capacity to maintain or assist with the device during its operational life. The successful supplier was a large business, suggesting that delivery assurance, specialist product knowledge and the ability to support a research customer were important commercial strengths. Suppliers with established scientific instrumentation capability and relevant technical support resources would be well placed.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6160 High-speed camera for cryoelectron microscopy

Notice Description

UKRI have selected a supplier for purchase of a high-speed camera for cryoelectron microscopy, including one year support plan for the device.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d593
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071346-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38651000 - Cameras

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,427 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jul 2026 - 11 Aug 2027 1-2 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 & INNOVATION
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
Postcode Area
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

AMETEK (GB) LIMITED

Further Information

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