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title: "CSP26498 - Computer and microscope maintenance and upgrades"
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# CSP26498 - Computer and microscope maintenance and upgrades

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069aa7

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CSP26498 - Computer and microscope maintenance and upgrades" was managed by UK Research and Innovation, with the support of UK Shared Business Services Ltd, acting as the procuring entity. Situated in Swindon, United Kingdom, this contract caters to the industry specific software package and system maintenance services category. The procurement was completed directly, without competition, due to technical specificity constraints, and was awarded to Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd. The contract commenced on 6th May 2026 and will be active until 30th May 2026, with a total value of approximately £18,754.80 including gross amount. The process reached the award stage without the need for an open competition, adhering to the UK's public procurement legal framework.

This contract represents a focused opportunity for businesses specialising in high-precision equipment maintenance, particularly those with experience in computer and microscope systems. Companies with technical expertise in industry-specific software and system maintenance services are well-suited to consider similar opportunities. Although this procurement was not open to competition, businesses can align their capabilities with the stringent requirements of such contracts, which could open the door to similar future opportunities in the central government sector, supporting specialised scientific and research facilities like those under UK Research and Innovation.

## 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 and services required. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for computer and microscope maintenance and upgrades to be supplied. The contract was awarded after a competitive quotation procedure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045195-2026 |
| 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 | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 May 2026 - 30 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,629 |

## 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 | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 50324100 - System maintenance services

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 07:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045195-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045195-2026
  18th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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