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title: "UKRI-5798 FIB-SEM Instrument"
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# UKRI-5798 FIB-SEM Instrument

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1878b11b-e785-4dda-ab6f-b773d299fa17

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has successfully completed the award stage for the procurement of an L-shaped FIB-SEM instrument, under the NWUPC Framework LAB3162 for High Value Laboratory Equipment, Lot 2. The contract was awarded to Carl Zeiss Ltd, with the total value of the procurement amounting to £1,113,108.45 GBP. The procurement falls under the industry category of electron microscopes and covers a broad geographic range, including the United Kingdom and several other regions. The contract period runs from 1 April 2026 to 16 June 2026, signifying a significant acquisition of goods for UKRI to advance their research capabilities. The procurement process utilised a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the initial tender period concluding on 20 March 2026.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in high-value laboratory equipment, particularly those focusing on electron microscope technology. While the call-off contract from the framework was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, it reinforces the importance of having a robust framework agreement presence for larger suppliers in science and research technology sectors. Businesses involved in innovative instrument design and production could leverage similar opportunities in future procurements, enhancing relationships with UK Research and Innovation and expanding their footprint within competitive public research supply chains.

## Notice

UKRI have awarded a contract to a supplier to provide an L-shaped FIB-SEM instrument. This call-off contract has been awarded under the NWUPC Framework LAB3162 NW High Value Laboratory Equipment (HVLE) - Lot 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d608c14-dcf7-4859-ad4a-c0faa9ad3fc0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 16 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,113,108 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,113,108 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511000 - Electron microscopes

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 16:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d608c14-dcf7-4859-ad4a-c0faa9ad3fc0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d608c14-dcf7-4859-ad4a-c0faa9ad3fc0
  22nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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