Scope
Reference
CSP26180
Description
***** 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 required.
UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for a Microscope Software Upgrade to be supplied.
Contract 1. CSP26180 - Microscope Software Upgrade
Supplier
Contract value
- £12,675.60 excluding VAT
- £15,210.72 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
6 February 2026
Contract dates
- 9 February 2026 to 28 February 2026
- 20 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
Carl Zeiss Ltd
ZEISS House Building 1030, Cambourne Business Park, Cambourne
CAMBRIDGE
CB23 6DW
United Kingdom
Email: customercare.uk@zeiss.com
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. CSP26180 - Microscope Software Upgrade
Contracting authority
UK Research and Innovation
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Email: commercial@ukri.org
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
UK Shared Business Services Ltd
Summary of their role in this procurement: Shared Service Provider
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMPN-7535-GNTG
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FF
United Kingdom
Email: coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Region: UKK14 - Swindon