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title: "CSP25298 - Cryostat"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058b64"
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# CSP25298 - Cryostat

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058b64

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP25298 - Cryostat" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, with support from UK Shared Business Services Ltd. It is a completed award with the procurement being finalized on 20th August 2025. This contract falls under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment" and was awarded without competition due to technical constraints, meaning only Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd. could provide the necessary goods. The procurement method used was "Below threshold - without competition", categorised under goods. This process is based in Swindon, United Kingdom.

This contract presents opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacture or supply of specialised laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those that can provide bespoke solutions to meet technical specifications unique to the buyer's requirements. Companies like Leica Microsystems, which have expertise in precision instruments, would find growing opportunities in similar procurements where technical competence and tailored solutions are needed. For businesses looking to expand into public sector contracts, having capabilities in delivering specialised scientific equipment would make them ideal candidates for future opportunities of this nature.

## 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 or works required. Details notice for a cryostat.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050206-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Aug 2025 - 21 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,833 |

## 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 | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2025 at 13:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050206-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050206-2025
  20th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leica-microsystems.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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