---
title: "UKRI-5105 Microelectronics Assembly and Packaging Inspection Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058bea"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-08-21"
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# UKRI-5105 Microelectronics Assembly and Packaging Inspection Microscope

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058bea

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has concluded the procurement process for a Microelectronics Assembly and Packaging Inspection Microscope, under the project reference UKRI-5105. This contract, managed by the STFC Procurement division, involved a limited competitive bidding approach below the specified threshold, aiming to fulfil specific microelectronics inspection needs. The contract was awarded to Keyence UK Ltd, with the contract period spanning from 23 July 2025 to 8 August 2025. The procurement process is in the completed stage, focusing on the goods category and took place under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54.

This successful procurement presents business growth opportunities in the microelectronics sector, beneficial for companies specialising in scientific instruments, particularly those involved in the production and supply of microscopes (CPV code 38510000). Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on precision equipment for scientific research and development could find this opportunity particularly fitting, especially if they are looking to secure contracts within the public sector, as evidenced by Keyence UK Ltd's involvement. Additionally, businesses with experience in limited competition procurement processes would be well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders with UKRI or other public authorities.

## Notice

This contract is for the procurement of Microelectronics Assembly and Packaging Inspection Microscope for STFC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050440-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2025 - 8 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £74,852 |

## 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 | KEYENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2025 at 09:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050440-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050440-2025
  21st August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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