---
title: "Supply of Leica DMi 5000 Microscope (for spare parts)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a19e"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED"
published: "2025-09-25"
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# Supply of Leica DMi 5000 Microscope (for spare parts)

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a19e

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited involves the preliminary market engagement for the supply of a Leica DMi 5000 microscope, intended for spare parts. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, targeting the goods category within the industry of scientific equipment, specifically microscopes. The associated engagement is scheduled to conclude on 10th October 2025, with further activities potentially starting from 3rd November to 28th November 2025. Located in Warrington, this engagement seeks indicative responses such as availability and pricing from interested suppliers. The contract value is estimated around £25,000, with a gross amount not exceeding £30,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment, particularly those with capabilities to supply or refurbish Leica microscopes. Companies that can offer competitive lead times and demonstrate the availability of either new or used microscopes stand to benefit from engaging with a reputable sub-central government entity. Suppliers participating in this market engagement could gain valuable insights and potentially forge long-term relationships with the UK National Nuclear Laboratory, paving the way for future collaborations and growth in the scientific and technological sectors.

## Notice

UKNNL is conducting preliminary market engagement to see if there are any suppliers who can supply a Leica DMi 5000 microscope (New or Refurbished) for the purpose of being used as spare parts for existing equipment.

### Planning Information

This Procurement is estimated to be below £25,000.00. Engagement is for market research purposes only and is not a call for competition or commitment to award. 
Any interested suppliers are invited to provide: 
Details of Availability (including confirmation if this is new or used).
Pricing information (Indicative only)
Lead times for supply (Estimate)
If this is of interest to you please send details to procurement@uknnl.com.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059491-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2025 at 08:09 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059491-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059491-2025
  25th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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