---
title: "UKRI-5811 Digital Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0654f3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-02-16"
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# UKRI-5811 Digital Microscope

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0654f3

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involved the purchase of a digital microscope, identified as UKRI-5811 Digital Microscope. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below threshold and without competition, culminating in the award stage. UKRI, a public authority central government entity based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has successfully completed this procurement process as of 16th February 2026, with the contract active and spanning until 31st March 2026. The industry category associated with this procurement is goods, specifically microscopes, with delivery confined to the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in microscopes, particularly those able to navigate below-threshold, non-competitive procurement processes. Large-scale suppliers like Keyence UK Ltd, who successfully secured the contract, exemplify the type of business well-suited for this opportunity, likely due to their capacity to offer specialised, high-value goods directly. Firms with experience in direct procurement methods can leverage such opportunities, potentially enhancing their market presence within central government authorities in the UK. The procurement also signals potential business ventures for companies looking to expand their dealings with public authorities beyond competitive bidding.

## Notice

Purchase for Digital Microscope

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013867-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 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 | £85,416 |

## 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 | KEYENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 13:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013867-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013867-2026
  16th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.keyence.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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