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title: "CSP25189 - Multi tray microscope system"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056919"
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# CSP25189 - Multi tray microscope system

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056919

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## Summary

A public procurement contracting process has been concluded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, United Kingdom, under the procurement title "CSP25189 - Multi tray microscope system" within the industry category of scientific equipment. This contract was awarded directly due to technical reasons, where Evident Europe GmbH, situated in Stansted, has been identified as the sole supplier capable of fulfilling the requirements. The procurement process was conducted without competition, as specified by legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. The contract, valued at £23,160, began on July 29, 2025, and is set to end on May 18, 2027. Currently, the procurement status is complete, and the contract has been actively signed as of July 28, 2025.

Although this particular contract did not involve competitive bidding, it highlights significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced scientific equipment who can demonstrate unique technical capabilities. Firms with expertise in designing and manufacturing fluorescent and polarising microscopes might be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders, given the demand for technically specific solutions that meet stringent research standards. Engaging with organisations like UKRI can help businesses expand their footprint in public sector procurement, especially for large-scale suppliers seeking growth in government-related scientific supply chains.

## 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, services required. Contract details notice for the supply of Multi tray microscope system Protection contract to UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044293-2025 |
| 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 | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2025 - 18 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £23,160 |

## 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

- 38515000 - Fluorescent and polarising microscopes

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2025 at 12:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044293-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044293-2025
  30th 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/

## Provenance

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