---
title: "UKRI-5643 Cryo-electron microscopy support grids"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061475"
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published: "2026-02-02"
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# UKRI-5643 Cryo-electron microscopy support grids

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061475

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## Summary

The procurement process was led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) for a contract titled "UKRI-5643 Cryo-electron Microscopy Support Grids," which falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The process is concluded at the award stage, with the contract awarded to Quantifoil Micro Tools GmbH. The contract commenced on 1st March 2026 and is set to conclude by the end of 31st December 2026. UKRI, based in Swindon, Wiltshire, conducted the procurement using a limited competition method due to the below-threshold nature of the project.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for suppliers specializing in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly in the field of cryo-electron microscopy. Businesses equipped to provide high-quality support grids as per the tender requirements could benefit from future collaborations and contracts with central government authorities like UKRI. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying precision laboratory equipment would be well-suited to participate in similar procurement opportunities. Such contracts can offer valuable exposure and establish a foothold in the science and research equipment sector.

## Notice

UKRI have selected a supplier to purchase various cryo-electron microscopy support grids from.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009062-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,484 |

## 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 | QUANTIFOIL MICRO TOOLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 15:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009062-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009062-2026
  2nd February 2026 - 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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