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title: "CSP25758 - Standard Care Service Plan"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0604ed"
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published: "2026-01-13"
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# CSP25758 - Standard Care Service Plan

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0604ed

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "CSP25758 - Standard Care Service Plan" has been awarded by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority, based in Swindon, United Kingdom, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd acting as the procuring entity. This procurement falls within the 'goods' category, specifically for microscopes, and covers a contract period from 16th December 2025 to 15th December 2027. The tender was conducted using a direct procurement method without competition and was completed below the threshold limit, as stipulated in the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54. The contract was signed on 15th December 2025 and formalised through a contract notice published on 13th January 2026.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for businesses that specialise in scientific equipment such as microscopes, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive service plans. Although the contract was directly awarded to Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd, companies in the same sector could find similar opportunities with UK Research and Innovation as they regularly engage in contracts that support research infrastructure. Additionally, businesses able to offer competitive service solutions and strategic partnerships are likely to benefit in future procurements undertaken by public sector organisations looking to enhance their scientific equipment capabilities.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition. Contract details notice for the supply of StandardCare Service Plan renewal to UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002780-2026 |
| 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 | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,607 |

## 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 | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2026 at 15:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002780-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002780-2026
  13th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.leica-microsystems.com/
- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/

## Provenance

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