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title: "CSP26251- replacement body for EVOS microscope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065b81"
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# CSP26251- replacement body for EVOS microscope

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065b81

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has entered into a procurement process for a contract titled "CSP26251 - Replacement body for EVOS microscope" within the laboratory, optical and precision equipment industry category. The procurement process, managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, took place at Polaris House in Swindon, UK. This contract is part of the award stage, and was concluded on 23 February 2026. The decision was made without competition due to technical reasons, and the contract was awarded to Life Technologies Ltd for the supply of goods. The contract began on 23 February 2026 and is set to end on 23 May 2026, with a total gross value of £17,835.46.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly for those capable of providing customised or technically specified products. The absence of competition highlights the unique requirements met by Life Technologies Ltd, a large-scale supplier known for its precision equipment offerings. Businesses in the industry may consider seeking similar contracts with public authorities like UK Research and Innovation, which could lead to establishing long-term supplier relationships. Enterprises that can deliver specialised technical solutions stand to benefit from engaging with such procurement processes.

## 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 services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement Replacement body for EVOS microscope

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016651-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 23 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,862 |

## 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 | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 16:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016651-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016651-2026
  24th 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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