---
title: "UKRI-5804 Microscopy Equipmemt Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a127"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-05-22"
---

# UKRI-5804 Microscopy Equipmemt Framework

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a127

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is initiating a public procurement process for a "Microscopy Equipment Framework" with an estimated value of £9 million. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on microscopes, and targets the UK region with Swindon, Wiltshire being the address for UKRI. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a planned contract period from 2nd November 2026 to 31st October 2030. The procurement features a framework agreement and the next key milestone is set for a future notice date on 1st July 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers of microscopy equipment, particularly those suited to framework agreements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this opportunity attractive, as they are regarded as suitable bidders. Companies equipped with expertise in providing high-quality microscopes and relevant technological solutions should consider participating, as this framework may enable them to establish a substantial foothold in a long-term governmental supply chain.

## Notice

Microscopy Equipment Framework The estimated value of this requirement is PS9m

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047861-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 12:20 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047861-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047861-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Pipeline 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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