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title: "CSP26336 - Service contract for our Light Microscopes initially for two years with the option to extend contract for 1 + 1 years."
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published: "2026-03-19"
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# CSP26336 - Service contract for our Light Microscopes initially for two years with the option to extend contract for 1 + 1 years.

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

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has successfully concluded its procurement process for a service contract concerning Light Microscopes. The contract, titled "CSP26336 - Service contract for our Light Microscopes initially for two years with the option to extend contract for 1 + 1 years," falls under the research laboratory services category. The procurement was executed through a limited competition method below the threshold, ensuring a focused selection process. The contract is set in Swindon, UK, with a start date of 1st April 2026, extending potentially until 31st March 2028. The award, announced on 19th March 2026, has been given active status, featuring GT VISION LTD as the supplier. The total contract value is £26,040.00, with a net amount of £21,700.00.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses operating within the research and laboratory services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like GT VISION LTD, which specialises in supplying advanced technological equipment, are well-positioned to benefit from the expertise required to fulfil such contracts. The process encourages innovation and service optimisation within the scientific community, providing growth avenues for businesses aligned with government and research-oriented goals. Leveraging specialised skills within the scientific equipment domain can enable businesses to expand their market presence significantly, particularly in central government and public authority sectors.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement:- Service contract for our Light Microscopes initially for two years with the option to extend contract for 1 + 1 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025105-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £21,700 |

## 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 | GT VISION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 11:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025105-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025105-2026
  19th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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