---
title: "UKRI-6250 Service Contract for a Multiphoton Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d23f"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-07-23"
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# UKRI-6250 Service Contract for a Multiphoton Microscope

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d23f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the service contract titled "UKRI-6250 Service Contract for a Multiphoton Microscope" was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI). This contract falls under the services industry category and involves repair and maintenance services as well as microscope products, specifically located in the UKH12 region, United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 23rd July 2026. This direct procurement method was below the threshold and carried out without competition. The contract, valued at £45,120 gross, starts on 24th July 2026 and concludes on 24th June 2030.

This tender presents significant growth prospects for businesses specialising in sophisticated scientific equipment services, such as multiphoton microscope maintenance. The chosen supplier, Thorlabs Ltd, indicates a preference for large-scale enterprises capable of handling extended service contracts over several years. Businesses with expertise in high-tech repair and maintenance, particularly in the scientific research sector, would have been well-positioned to take part in similar tenders, despite this particular one being awarded without open competition.

## Notice

UKRI have selected a supplier to provide a service contract for a multiphoton microscope for a period of 4 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069845-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2026 - 24 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,600 |

## 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 | THORLABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2026 at 14:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069845-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069845-2026
  23rd July 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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