---
title: "UKRI 5730 - EVIDENT DSX2000 opto-digital microscope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0649ef"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-02-06"
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# UKRI 5730 - EVIDENT DSX2000 opto-digital microscope

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0649ef

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## Summary

In a completed procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), headquartered at Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, the organisation sought the delivery of an EVIDENT DSX2000 opto-digital microscope. The procurement, identified as UKRI 5730, falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Conducted as a limited competition below threshold, the process culminated in an active contract awarded on the 5th of February 2026, covering the period up to the 31st of March 2026. Situated within the Central Government's public authority framework, UKRI ensures meticulous adherence to legal obligations outlined under UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in optical and precision equipment within the United Kingdom. Although the competition was limited, suppliers of similar products can glean insights into potential procurement needs of government bodies and tailor their offerings for future opportunities. Large-scale suppliers like Evident Europe GmbH, which secured this contract, are ideally positioned to fulfil such demands, demonstrating the viability of established firms in gaining footholds in niche market sectors. Businesses aiming to expand into public sector contracts can leverage this successful procurement outcome to benchmark their strategies and improve competitive positioning.

## Notice

The procurement of EVIDENT DSX2000 opto-digital microscope

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010890-2026 |
| 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 | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £66,054 |

## 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 | EVIDENT EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2026 at 11:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010890-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010890-2026
  6th 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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