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title: "UKRI-5308 Upgrade to Nikon W1 spinning disk confocal microscope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cd51"
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# UKRI-5308 Upgrade to Nikon W1 spinning disk confocal microscope

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cd51

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a procurement process titled “UKRI-5308 Upgrade to Nikon W1 spinning disk confocal microscope”, focusing on the provision of specialised equipment for scientific research. The procurement was for goods in the industry category of microscope objectives and related photo or video attachments, specifically intended for installation at the Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to Nikon UK Limited and operated under a direct procurement method without competition, given it was below the threshold. This contract, valued at GBP 45,382.07, was signed on 15th October 2025, with an active period from 16th October to 28th November 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision optical equipment and scientific hardware, particularly those adept in supplying and integrating advanced micro-imaging tools. Large firms like Nikon, with expertise in manufacturing and supporting high-end optical instruments, are particularly well-suited to such contracts. While this particular tender has already been awarded, it reflects the UK's ongoing investment in enhancing its scientific infrastructure, signalling potential future opportunities for suppliers in the optical and imaging technology sectors.

## Notice

The Medical Research Council (MRC) have appointed a supplier to supply and install a new specialised objective lens and camera, along with the relevant required software upgrades, to one Nikon W1 spinning disk confocal microscope at the Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065599-2025 |
| 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 | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,382 |

## 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 | NIKON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38519200 - Microscope objectives
- 38519300 - Photo or video attachments for microscopes

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2025 at 12:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065599-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065599-2025
  15th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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