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CSP26778 - Replacement Gallium source

UK Research and Innovation

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14 Aug 2026 at 14:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation procured a replacement gallium source for its Zeiss Crossbeam FIB-SEM, a focused ion beam scanning electron microscope. The requirement is for the supply of gallium, a specialist consumable used by this scientific instrument. The stated purpose is to replace the existing source and support continued operation of the Crossbeam FIB-SEM. UK Research and Innovation is the buying organisation, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd acting as the procuring entity and shared service provider. Delivery is for UKRI in the United Kingdom. This is a goods requirement centred on a specific component for laboratory and research equipment, rather than a general metals supply or wider scientific-instrument maintenance service.

This procurement is complete and was awarded directly to CARL ZEISS LTD. The contract was signed on 13 August 2026, with an award date recorded as 14 August 2026, and runs from 14 August to 30 November 2026. The awarded contract value is £12,725 excluding VAT, or £15,270 including VAT. It was a below-threshold direct award without competition because the buyer stated that only one supplier could provide the requirement for technical reasons. The award covers one completed lot for the replacement gallium source. The outcome identifies CARL ZEISS LTD as the selected supplier; no competitive evaluation between bids is recorded because the procurement was conducted without competition.

This award indicates demand for OEM or technically compatible replacement sources for advanced microscopy equipment used by UK Research and Innovation. Suppliers seeking comparable work would need a credible ability to provide gallium sources specifically suited to Zeiss Crossbeam FIB-SEM systems, with confidence that the component will integrate with the existing instrument and support reliable scientific operation. Relevant strengths would include specialist knowledge of focused ion beam and scanning electron microscopy equipment, access to compatible replacement parts, and the technical evidence needed to demonstrate sole-source or compatibility claims where competition is restricted. Businesses supplying laboratory instrumentation components or supporting research facilities may use this requirement as a marker of UKRI’s specialist equipment needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26778 - Replacement Gallium source

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, services or works required. Contract details notice for the supply of Replacement Gallium source for our Zeiss Crossbeam FIB-SEM to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e4c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077735-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

CPV Codes

14762000 - Gallium

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,725 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 1-6 months
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 and Innovation
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
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

CARL ZEISS LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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