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title: "CSP25443 - Micro positioning stage"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cc45"
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# CSP25443 - Micro positioning stage

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cc45

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Research and Innovation, concerns an awarded contract titled "CSP25443 - Micro positioning stage" in the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement, managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, is associated with the procurement of a Custom XYZ stage with a micro-manipulator gripper, including controllers and cabling. This limited competition procurement process, recently completed and awarded to SmarAct GmbH, commenced on 13th October 2025 and is set to end on 31st March 2026. It involves a delivery within the United Kingdom, under the below-threshold procurement method, with contract details published on 14th October 2025.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for companies specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. Businesses with expertise in micro-positioning and custom equipment solutions, particularly SMEs poised to deliver high-quality precision components assembled on-site, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future procurement exercises. As the procurement was finalized through a limited competition approach, it underscores the importance of established relationships and a reputation for delivering specialized equipment in this niche sector, particularly for suppliers aiming to expand their presence in the public sector market.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Contract details notice for the supply of Custom XYZ stage with micro-manipulator gripper, Including all controllers and cabling. Consists of multiple components which will be assembled by the supplier to UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065184-2025 |
| 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 | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £19,003 |

## 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 | SMARACT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2025 at 12:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065184-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065184-2025
  14th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.smaract.com/en/
- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/

## Provenance

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