---
title: "UKRI 5732 - Optical microscope for device inspection"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06560d"
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# UKRI 5732 - Optical microscope for device inspection

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06560d

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "UKRI 5732 - Optical microscope for device inspection" was commissioned by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire. This procurement falls under the industry category of optical microscopes, as indicated by CPV code 38634000, with the delivery address specified to the United Kingdom. The tender has entered the award stage, with the contract period running from 6th February 2026 to 30th March 2026. The procurement method used was 'limited', specifically noted as being below threshold with limited competition. The contract was signed on 5th February 2026, with a gross value of £59,996.36.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses dealing with the supply of optical microscopes. Evident Europe GmbH, identified as the supplier, exemplifies the potential for large-scale companies in this sector to engage with UKRI's procurement activities. Businesses equipped to deliver high-quality optical inspection devices will find this tender rewarding, as it signifies a collaboration with a prominent research and innovation entity within the UK. Suppliers focusing on precision instrumentation can greatly benefit from competitive tenders like these, enhancing their portfolio and market presence in the scientific equipment industry.

## Notice

The provision of optical microscope for device inspection

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014324-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2026 - 30 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,996 |

## 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

- 38634000 - Optical microscopes

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 13:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014324-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014324-2026
  17th 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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