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title: "CSP25118 Microtome"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055f24"
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# CSP25118 Microtome

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055f24

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP25118 Microtome" was overseen by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This process, under the procurement ID "CSP25118", falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on the supply of analytical or scientific equipment. The procurement was executed directly without competition due to technical reasons, with Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd. being the sole capable supplier. The contract, valued at £18,807.72 excluding VAT, spans from 3rd July 2025 to 4th August 2025 and is associated with the LMB, MRC Cambridge. The award was completed, and the contract became active on 2nd July 2025.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in advanced scientific equipment and software, especially those capable of innovating or offering specialised products without competition. Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd., a large-scale supplier, successfully leveraged this opportunity by being uniquely positioned to meet the specific technical requirements outlined. Businesses with expertise in developing or supplying niche scientific instruments may find similar non-competitive tenders as valuable opportunities to establish direct procurement relationships with central government entities such as UK Research and Innovation.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** Option 1 - One Quote justified This procurement is being concluded without competition: a) due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods. Brief Description of Requirement: Mirotome for the LMB, MRC Cambridge.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039853-2025 |
| 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 | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2025 - 4 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,807 |

## 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 (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48461000 - Analytical or scientific software package

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2025 at 09:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039853-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039853-2025
  15th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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