---
title: "UKRI-5349 Upgrade to Light Sheet Mircroscope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cece"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2025-10-17"
---

# UKRI-5349 Upgrade to Light Sheet Mircroscope

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

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, has completed a procurement process for upgrading a Light Sheet Microscope. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold, and without competition, due to the requirement of intellectual property rights and compatibility. The tender was initiated by UKRI, located at Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, and aimed at the goods industry category, specifically microscopes. The contract was awarded to Intelligent Imaging Innovations Ltd, an SME, on 17th October 2025, with the contract period commencing on 18th October 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The total contract value was set at £84,000, including all applicable taxes.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in high-tech scientific equipment, primarily in the microscope manufacturing and supply sector. The direct procurement process suggests a high level of specificity and compatibility with existing technologies, highlighting opportunities for businesses that can provide bespoke or highly specialised equipment. SMEs with experience and proprietary rights in the development and upgrade of imaging systems are well-positioned to engage in future similar procurement contracts, fostering potential growth and recognition within public sector partnerships.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) had a reuqirement for Axially scanned Lightsheet (AxL) upgrade for Cleared Tissue LightSheet Scanner. Due to Intellectual Property Rights and Compatability, the origincal manufacturer must be used.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066302-2025 |
| 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 | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 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 | £70,000 |

## 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 | INTELLIGENT IMAGING INNOVATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2025 at 11:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066302-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066302-2025
  17th October 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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