---
title: "CSP25025 - Zeiss Sigma 300 Protect"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051326"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2025-05-14"
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# CSP25025 - Zeiss Sigma 300 Protect

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051326

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "CSP25025 - Zeiss Sigma 300 Protect" contract was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, located at Polaris House, Swindon, United Kingdom. The contracting process falls under the category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments" and has been completed. The procurement stage is marked as "award," with the contract being awarded on 8th May 2025 to CARL ZEISS LTD. This direct procurement was conducted without competition due to the absence of competitive offerings for technical reasons. The contract, which began on 9th May 2025, will run until 30th April 2026 and is valued at £21,408 (excluding VAT). The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - without competition," highlighting its tailored approach due to specific technical requirements.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the laboratory and precision equipment sector, particularly those specialising in maintenance and support services for complex instrumentation. While CARL ZEISS LTD has been awarded the contract in this instance, companies that can offer unique technical capabilities or exclusive equipment features may find similar opportunities in future public sector contracts, especially within central government departments like UK Research and Innovation. Fostering partnerships with such entities can enhance market presence and drive growth in niche areas of the public procurement landscape.

## 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. UK Research and Innovation require instrument maintenance protection.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021279-2025 |
| 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 | 14 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £21,408 |

## 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 | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 14 May 2025 at 12:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021279-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021279-2025
  14th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.zeiss.co.uk/corporate/home.html

## Provenance

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