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title: "Bespoke Imaging System (MRC-LMB)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067256"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-03-24"
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# Bespoke Imaging System (MRC-LMB)

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067256

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), involved a call-off contract from the Framework: 'Microscopes and Imaging Equipment including Associated Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs LAB1028 AP'. The tender, titled "Bespoke Imaging System (MRC-LMB)", is within the microscopes industry category, focusing on goods. The competitive procedure with negotiation was used for this procurement, leading to an active contract signed on 20th March 2026. The procurement has been completed with the award of this contract to Intelligent Imaging Innovations Ltd, a supplier based in London. The project site is located in the UK, specifically in region UKH12, and caters to the needs of expansion microscopy and optical connectomics.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in high-tech imaging systems and related servicing. Companies specialising in advanced optical technologies, particularly those providing multi-spectral imaging solutions, would find this project fitting. The emphasis on technical quality offers a competitive edge to businesses excelling in innovative imaging systems, where technical specifications constitute a significant portion of the evaluation criteria. As the contract has been awarded to an SME, it underscores the potential for similar enterprises to succeed in future procurement rounds by meeting stringent quality and pricing standards.

## Notice

BeSpoke Imaging System

### Lot Information

Lot 1

BeSpoke Imaging System to provide fast multi-spectral imaging capabilities optimised for expansion microscopy and optical connectomics.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026640-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £546,976 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTELLIGENT IMAGING INNOVATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026640-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.intelligent-imaging.com
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:096940-2022:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.ukri.org/

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