---
title: "UKRI-5906 SPAD array for RASTMIN development microscope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066c9c"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-03-17"
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# UKRI-5906 SPAD array for RASTMIN development microscope

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066c9c

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-5906 SPAD array for RASTMIN development microscope" was initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This tender focused on procuring goods specifically related to laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, and was completed under a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The procurement process is now at the award stage, with the contract period running from 11th March 2026 to 30th April 2026. Key geographical delivery locations include the United Kingdom, specifically the region of UKJ14.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and optical equipment to gain market access and enhance growth potential through government contracts. Genoa Instruments SRL, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Italy, was successfully awarded the contract, showcasing potential for international business expansion within the public sector. Enterprises focused on precision optical alignment and laboratory developments would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, capitalising on the demand for specialised equipment and innovative solutions that support research and development activities.

## Notice

Procurement of a prism light system and a compatible workstation to support precision optical alignment, illumination control, and associated laboratory development activities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024219-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £51,375 |

## 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 | GENOA INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 15:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024219-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024219-2026
  17th 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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