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title: "CSP26203-LightSpeed mode"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0656bd"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-02-18"
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# CSP26203-LightSpeed mode

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0656bd

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by UK Research and Innovation, in collaboration with UK Shared Business Services Ltd, pertains to a contract noticed as "CSP26203-LightSpeed mode". This tender falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment and involves the purchase of goods for the upgrading of Ultra Microscope Blaze. Located in the United Kingdom, specifically in Swindon, the procurement has proceeded to the Award stage as of 18th February 2026, with the contract commencing on 13th February 2026 and concluding on 13th May 2026. The procurement method was conducted directly and below the threshold without competition, focusing on the essential acquisition without reasonable alternatives.

This tender offers business growth opportunities particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in laboratory and optical equipment manufacturing and supply. As the award was granted to Miltenyi Biotec Ltd, businesses with capabilities in precision instrumentation and technological upgrades stand to benefit from similar direct procurement processes, which are suitable for entities that can offer unique, specialised solutions without the need for competitive bidding. The focused nature of this procurement encourages businesses to develop niche expertise ensuring they are well-placed to meet specific governmental needs.

## Notice

**** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION **** This procurement is being concluded without competition there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works Brief description of Requirement LightSpeed mode upgrade to Ultra Microscope Blaze

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014616-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2026 - 13 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £19,961 |

## 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 | MILTENYI BIOTEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 10:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014616-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014616-2026
  18th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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