---
title: "UKRI-5914 inVia Raman microscope system upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0665db"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-03-10"
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# UKRI-5914 inVia Raman microscope system upgrade

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0665db

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, is overseeing the procurement process for the upgrade of the Renishaw inVia Raman microscope system. Classified under the goods category, the contract focuses on hardware improvements to address obsolete components. With the award stage completed, the contract was signed on 10th March 2026 and remains active until its conclusion on 30th March 2026. The procurement method was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition. Renishaw UK Sales Ltd, a large industry player from Wootton-Under-Edge, has been awarded the contract to deliver optical microscopes to the specified UKJ14 delivery region.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specializing in optical technologies and scientific equipment upgrades, such as hardware manufacturers and suppliers. Despite the direct procurement method eliminating competition for this particular contract, companies that can offer specialist components for future tender opportunities with UK public authorities might find expansive growth possibilities in collaborating with organisations like UKRI. Such collaboration can be particularly advantageous for large-scale suppliers capable of meeting the precise requirements of advanced research and innovation projects. The contract reflects potential for further collaborations in the scientific hardware upgrade domain, paving the way for niche market growth.

## Notice

Upgrade of the existing Renishaw inVia Raman microscope system to replace obsolete and unsupported components

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021138-2026 |
| 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 | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £110,349 |

## 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 | RENISHAW UK SALES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38634000 - Optical microscopes

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 08:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021138-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021138-2026
  10th March 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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