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title: "CSP25719 - Annual service for Sigma300 SEM"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fa15"
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# CSP25719 - Annual service for Sigma300 SEM

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fa15

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has completed a procurement process for the annual servicing of the Sigma300 SEM, involving a contract award to Carl Zeiss Ltd. The procuring entity, facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, conducted this direct procurement due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. This process took place in Swindon, under the central governance of the UK. The procurement was classified under the services industry, specifically focusing on miscellaneous repair and maintenance services. The contract, valued at £12,758.40 gross, commenced on 18th December 2025 and is set to conclude by 14th January 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the scientific and technical services sectors, particularly those with expertise in high-precision equipment maintenance. With Carl Zeiss Ltd as the supplier, this procurement not only enhances their market position but also demonstrates the benefits of establishing a niche expertise. Companies that can align their services with the highly specialised needs of government research bodies may find similar opportunities for growth. Additionally, fostering relationships with central government authorities, such as UK Research and Innovation, can lead to future engagements in similar projects.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement Sigma 300 annual service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084778-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2025 - 14 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,632 |

## 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 | CARL ZEISS LTD (ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2025 at 10:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084778-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084778-2025
  19th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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