---
title: "UKRI-5101 MRC LMB Renewal of Nikon iSim TIRF microscopes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0563e6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2025-07-22"
---

# UKRI-5101 MRC LMB Renewal of Nikon iSim TIRF microscopes

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0563e6

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## Summary

The public procurement process described involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. This contract, titled "UKRI-5101 MRC LMB Renewal of Nikon iSim TIRF microscopes," falls under the services category, specifically targeting the repair and maintenance of medical and surgical equipment. Located in the UKH12 region of the United Kingdom, the procurement has progressed to the award stage with a contract period starting on 29th October 2025 and ending on 28th October 2026. The procurement process was conducted using a limited method, described as "below threshold - limited competition," which suggests a more streamlined and restricted tendering process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance and repair services, particularly those familiar with Nikon products. The awarded supplier, Nikon UK, underscores the expectation for firms to leverage brand-specific expertise and technical proficiency. Large-scale enterprises with a background in handling high-precision instruments would find this contract beneficial for their growth, given the system's technicality and the project's government-related prestige. Such businesses would gain from associating with a leading public authority like UKRI, enhancing their portfolio and accessing future government contracts.

## Notice

UKRI requires a services contract for two Nikon TIRF microscopes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042047-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Oct 2025 - 28 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £51,400 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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 | NIKON UK, BRANCH OF NIKON EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2025 at 13:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042047-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042047-2025
  22nd July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.microscope.healthcare.nikon.com/en_EU/
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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