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title: "CSP25170 - Service contract Olympus confocal microscope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056080"
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# CSP25170 - Service contract Olympus confocal microscope

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056080

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP25170 - Service contract Olympus confocal microscope" was managed by UK Research and Innovation, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd acting as the procuring entity. This award for goods falls under the industry category of molecular microscopes and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, having been awarded on 16th July 2025 and signed on 30th June 2025. This tender was conducted without competition due to technical reasons, and the contract was awarded directly to Evident Europe GmbH, covering services from 1st July 2025 to 31st July 2027.

This procurement opportunity presents significant business growth potential for companies specialising in scientific equipment supply, particularly those offering advanced microscopy solutions. Evident Europe GmbH, a large enterprise, was identified as the ideal supplier due to its capabilities in the niche field of high-precision confocal microscopes. Companies operating within the high-technology goods sector, or those aspiring to specialise in bespoke scientific apparatus, would be well-suited to prepare for future opportunities where specific technical requirements necessitate limited competition.

## 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 required. Contract details notice for the supply of Olympus/Evident confocal microscope annual costs for years 1 and 2 to UKRI.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040595-2025 |
| 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 | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £21,127 |

## 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 | EVIDENT EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38512200 - Molecular microscopes

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2025 at 14:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040595-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040595-2025
  16th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/

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