---
title: "UKRI-5106 Scanning Station"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05819b"
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# UKRI-5106 Scanning Station

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05819b

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## Summary

The procurement process involved UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, Wiltshire, and centred around upgrading an existing Nikon SMZ8 microscope. The procurement title "UKRI-5106 Scanning Station" falls under the goods category, specifically microscopes. Due to technical needs, UKRI employed a direct procurement method, selecting Nikon Metrology Europe NV as the supplier. The process was completed and the contract became active on 23rd July 2025, with completion expected by 28th October 2025. The procurement was below the competition threshold, facilitating a seamless procurement without competition due to compatibility requirements.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision scientific equipment, particularly those able to offer specialised components for microscopes. Innovative companies in the optical instrumentation sector, especially those that can provide compatible upgrades, are well-suited to forge partnerships with central government entities like UKRI. Organisations positioned to offer bespoke technological solutions directly in response to specific needs could find similar future opportunities advantageous for expanding their clientele in the public sector.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for components to upgrade an existing microscope (Nikon SMZ8). Due to technical compatibility, only one supplier was able to provide this.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046159-2025 |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2025 - 28 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,030 |

## 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 METROLOGY EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2025 at 13:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046159-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046159-2025
  5th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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