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title: "CSP25233 - Microscope & accessories"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0568f4"
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# CSP25233 - Microscope & accessories

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0568f4

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, acting as the buying organisation, has successfully concluded a procurement process titled "CSP25233 - Microscope & accessories", in the category of goods, specifically tailored towards microscopes. This procurement falls under the limited competition procurement method, as detailed in the UK legislation (2023/54). The contract, valued at £25,536.05 net (£30,643.26 gross), was awarded to Life Technologies Ltd, a large enterprise based in Paisley, United Kingdom. The contract period began on 29th July 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th August 2025. This procurement process, now in the Award stage, was facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, with the official notice published on 30th July 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying scientific equipment, particularly those specialising in microscopy. Such contracts can be pivotal for companies aiming to expand their presence in government procurement markets. Medium to large-scale enterprises with capabilities in delivering specialised scientific instruments and bespoke accessories would find this contract particularly suitable, offering them avenues to not only secure revenue through government contracts but also reinforce their reputation as reliable providers of quality scientific goods.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement:- Microscope & accessories

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044234-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2025 - 30 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,536 |

## 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 | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2025 at 11:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044234-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044234-2025
  30th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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