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title: "UKRI-5327 STFC Software Upgrade for Crossbeam Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e75c"
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# UKRI-5327 STFC Software Upgrade for Crossbeam Microscope

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e75c

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), situated in Swindon, has awarded a contract titled "UKRI-5327 STFC Software Upgrade for Crossbeam Microscope," within the industry category of software-related services. This procurement process primarily aims at upgrading the Compressed Sensing software used with cryogenic biological samples, encompassing software integration and operator training. The procurement stage is complete with the contract period spanning from 27th October to 4th December 2025. Conducted through a direct procurement method below the threshold, this process did not involve competition and was awarded to Senseai Innovations Ltd based in Liverpool, UK, as the supplier.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software services and integration. The contract, involving sophisticated software upgrades and training components, provides an ideal growth avenue for companies equipped with expertise in advanced scientific software and training disciplines. Moreover, businesses focused on servicing public sector clients in the UK and capable of handling technically intensive projects within defined timelines stand well-positioned to benefit from such tenders.

## Notice

This contract entails the upgrade of Compressed Sensing software for a cross-beam microscope used with cryogenic biological samples, including the required workstation, software integration, and comprehensive operator training.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076452-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2025 - 4 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £39,632 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| 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 | SENSEAI INNOVATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2025 at 12:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076452-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076452-2025
  24th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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