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title: "CSP26350 - TAG Lens for RASTMIN development microscope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066a9b"
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# CSP26350 - TAG Lens for RASTMIN development microscope

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066a9b

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## Summary

This procurement involves UK Research and Innovation, a prominent public authority within the central government sector, engaging in the acquisition of a TAG Lens for the RASTMIN development microscope. Managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, the contract is awarded to Mitutoyo UK Limited and falls under the office and computing machinery category. Based in Swindon, the procurement concluded without competition for technical reasons, with the contract period running from 2nd March 2026 to 19th March 2026. The procurement method was direct and below the threshold, ensuring a seamless process with UK Research and Innovation concluding the award on 27th February 2026.

The procurement offers opportunities specifically for businesses like Mitutoyo UK Limited, an SME capable of providing specialised microscopy equipment. Although this tender was directly awarded without competition, similar procurement processes may open avenues for businesses specialising in technical scientific equipment, or those capable of addressing niche requirements from public sector organisations. Companies with strong capabilities in manufacturing precision instruments can prepare to engage in future tenders, growing their business by capitalising on specialised needs within government research initiatives.

## 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. Award notice for TAG Lens for RASTMIN development microscope - UK Research and Innovation - STFC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023327-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 19 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,524 |

## 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 | MITUTOYO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 09:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023327-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023327-2026
  16th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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