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title: "CSP26180 - Microscope Software Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06573d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
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# CSP26180 - Microscope Software Upgrade

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06573d

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CSP26180 - Microscope Software Upgrade" involves UK Research and Innovation as the buying organisation, with its headquarters located at Polaris House, Swindon, United Kingdom. This contract, classified under goods specifically for "Microscope" and "Industry-specific software package," falls within the public authority central government sector. It was executed as a direct procurement method below the threshold, meaning it proceeded without competition due to the unique technical specifications requiring a particular supplier. The contract period spans from 9 February 2026 to 28 February 2026, with the award issued to Carl Zeiss Ltd for their specialised microscope software. The procurement stage is complete, with key documents published on 18 February 2026.

This tender presents robust business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in high-tech optical instruments and industry-specific software solutions. Large-scale firms with capabilities in providing specialised equipment or software packages suited to microscopy can find opportunities in such niche procurements. Businesses similar to Carl Zeiss Ltd, known for their expertise in the optical instrument domain, are well-suited to engage in similar future procurement processes given the stringent technical requirements outlined by the UKRI. This procurement underscores opportunities within the scientific and technological advancements sector, particularly for businesses capable of delivering software upgrades and specialised technological solutions.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons only a particular supplier can supply the goods required. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for a Microscope Software Upgrade to be supplied.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014858-2026 |
| 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 | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,675 |

## 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 | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 15:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014858-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014858-2026
  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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