---
title: "CSP25737 - Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060085"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060085"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060085.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060085.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-01-07"
---

# CSP25737 - Microscope

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060085

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060085)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060085.json)

## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has recently awarded a contract for the procurement titled "CSP25737 - Microscope" in the goods category. The procurement process, which was handled by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, was a limited competition exercise concluded below the threshold. The location specified for the procurement is in the United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage as of 7th January 2026, with key dates including the signing of the contract on 29th December 2025. The completion of this tender was effectively managed under specific legal basis guidelines established in 2023, targeting goods related to microscopes.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in scientific equipment such as microscopes. The awarded supplier, Microscope Services Ltd, exemplifies a successful SME participation. Businesses with expertise in providing high-quality scientific instruments would find similar opportunities advantageous for expanding their market reach within the public sector. As the contract's primary focus is on delivering goods, companies with efficient supply chain mechanisms and competitive pricing for specialised equipment are well-suited to engage in similar procurement activities.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Details notice for a microscope.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000880-2026 |
| 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 | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Dec 2025 - 30 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,767 |

## 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 | MICROSCOPE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2026 at 08:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000880-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000880-2026
  7th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060085. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060085.json.