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title: "UKRI-6130 Single Photon Counting Confocal Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ddd5"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2026-08-06"
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# UKRI-6130 Single Photon Counting Confocal Microscope

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ddd5

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is currently in the planning stage of procuring a single photon counting confocal microscope, detailed under the tender ID UKRI-6130. The procurement falls under the industry category of fluorescent microscopes and concerns the supply of goods, specifically targeting the UKH12 region in the United Kingdom. A preliminary market engagement has been scheduled, including a webinar event on 19th August 2026 via Microsoft Teams, with registration closing on 18th August 2026. The announcement and documentation surrounding this process were publicly released on 6th August 2026, and further communication updates are expected by 14th September 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced microscopy technology, particularly those capable of providing a system with both complex technical capabilities and commercial usability. SMEs are especially encouraged to participate, as the contract is suitable for smaller enterprises. With a gross value of £792,000, this procurement process allows businesses involved in the manufacture or supply of high-end laboratory equipment to expand their reach and engage with a reputable central government authority. The contracting window is planned from 2nd November 2026 to 1st August 2027, allowing ample time for preparation and engagement.

## Notice

UKRI are looking to source an enhanced capability single-photon counting confocal microscope. The proposed system we are seeking should have the technical ability of a complex home-built system but usability of commercial microscope. The system will be used to measure dynamics of biomolecules in solution in the pico-second to nanosecond timeframe at the single-molecule level.

### Planning Information

Webinar Event on Wednesday 19th August 2026 at 14:00 via Microsoft Teams.
To Register, please email: MRCprocurement@ukri.org with the Subject: UKRI-6130 Single Photon Counting Confocal Microscope Supplier Webinar.
The registration email must be sent before 17:00 on Tuesday 18th August 2026. The email should contain the name, job title and email address of any representatives for your organisation, as well as your organisation details (Name, address, contact details).
The purpose of this webinar is to present our requirements to the market, including a question and answer session, with the overall aim of understanding the capability of the market to inform final specification development and route to market selection.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074764-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2026 - 1 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £660,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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 | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38515200 - Fluorescent microscopes

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2026 at 12:54 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074764-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074764-2026
  6th August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement 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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