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title: "GSS25312 - Stereomicroscope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050654"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2025-04-23"
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# GSS25312 - Stereomicroscope

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050654

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## Summary

The recent contract process initiated by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom, has reached the award stage. The contract titled "GSS25312 - Stereomicroscope" falls under the industry category of scientific goods, specifically dealing with microscopes. The procurement method utilised was direct, due to technical reasons that limited competition, indicating that only a particular supplier could provide the necessary goods. The contract commenced on 17th April 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 1st March 2026, with the contract award being signed on 16th April 2025. The procurement was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, and the successful supplier is Leica Microsystems UK Ltd, located in Solihull.

This procurement presents business opportunities for suppliers within the scientific instruments industry, particularly those capable of delivering specialised equipment such as stereomicroscopes. Although the tender was not open to competition in this instance, similar future contracts could benefit small to large-scale enterprises in the scientific equipment sector by aligning themselves with the specific technical requirements and establishing strong credentials with public authorities like UK Research and Innovation. Businesses specialising in niche scientific goods would find such contracts particularly advantageous for growth and enhancing market reach.

## Notice

***** 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. Details notice for a stereomicroscope.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016520-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2025 - 1 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,040 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| 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 | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2025 at 12:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016520-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016520-2025
  23rd April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leicabiosystems.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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