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title: "CSP25248 - Micro Brewster Angle Microscopy System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058add"
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# CSP25248 - Micro Brewster Angle Microscopy System

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058add

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom, has concluded a procurement process for the acquisition of a Micro Brewster Angle Microscopy System. This contract was awarded to Biolin Scientific AB, a Swedish-based supplier, under a direct procurement method due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The procurement falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on microscopes. The contract commenced on 3rd October 2025 and is set to run until 2nd October 2026. This procurement was executed without competition and below threshold levels, ensuring swift fulfilment of technical requirements by the supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced microscopy systems or related nanotechnology sectors, enabling them to showcase unique technical capabilities and innovative solutions. Companies with established proficiency in high-precision scientific equipment will find potential for growth by aligning their offerings to meet technical specifications required by central government authorities such as UK Research and Innovation. The nature of direct procurement suggests a preference for bespoke solutions that cater to specific scientific endeavours, thereby creating a niche market for businesses capable of delivering high-quality, tailored products and services.

## 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. UK Research and Innovation require the purchase of a new Micro Brewster Angle Microscopy System.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049987-2025 |
| 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 | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2025 - 2 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,695 |

## 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 | BIOLIN SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2025 at 07:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049987-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049987-2025
  20th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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