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title: "UKRI-5037 Automated Ultramicrotome and Trimming Tool"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05656f"
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# UKRI-5037 Automated Ultramicrotome and Trimming Tool

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05656f

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The tender, titled "UKRI-5037 Automated Ultramicrotome and Trimming Tool", falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category. The procurement is being carried out through an open procedure and is currently at the tender stage, with essential dates including an enquiry period ending on 22nd August 2025, a tender submission deadline on 29th August 2025, and the award due by 1st September 2025. The successful delivery of goods is expected to be within the East of England region, specifically UKH12, starting from 3rd October 2025. The procurement's total budget is set at £228,000, with the net worth being £190,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the laboratory and precision equipment sectors, particularly those with expertise in imaging and microscope sample preparation technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing high-quality automated systems with advanced features like anti-vibration, section thickness uniformity, and robust user interfaces may find this opportunity particularly rewarding. Businesses that are adept at offering comprehensive delivery and installation services, as well as reliable warranty and after-sales support, will be well-positioned to compete. The presence of options to extend the warranty period could incentivise providers who excel in long-term serviceability and client engagement. Overall, this tender provides an excellent chance to collaborate with a prominent public authority and gain a foothold in the rapidly advancing sector of scientific research equipment.

## Notice

The LMB are looking at sourcing an automated ultramicrotome system and a rapid trimming tool in order to allow the preparation of samples for imaging on electron and optical microscopes.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Options to include extended warranty

Renewal: Options to extend the contract to included extended warranty period

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042774-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2025 - 19 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £190,000 |
| Lots value | £190,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2025 at 12:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042774-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042774-2025
  24th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri2.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a1MQH000004kbdT2AQ&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

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