---
title: "UKRI-2861 Upgrade to super-resolution microscopes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a359"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2023-02-07"
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# UKRI-2861 Upgrade to super-resolution microscopes

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a359

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation organisation issued a tender with the title "UKRI-2861 Upgrade to super-resolution microscopes" in the goods category. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication. The contract was awarded to Carl Zeiss Ltd, with a total value of £296,728. The tender was located in Oxfordshire and the buying organisation is UK Research and Innovation located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract was signed on 31st January 2023.

This tender for upgrading microscopes presents an opportunity for businesses in the microscopy industry to compete for supplying super-resolution microscopes. Businesses well-suited for this opportunity include suppliers with expertise in microscope manufacturing and servicing. The absence of competition due to technical reasons provides a niche market for specialised businesses to showcase their capabilities in delivering innovative microscopy solutions.

## Notice

Upgrade to super-resolution microscopes https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

### Procurement Information

competition is absent for technical reasons,

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003662-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £296,728 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2FL |
| 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2023 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003662-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=757728037
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Provenance

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