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    ContractsUKRI Microscopy Equipment Framework
    Open tender

    UKRI Microscopy Equipment Framework

    UKRI is seeking suppliers for a £9 million microscopy equipment framework to support UK research institutions.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 22 May 2026· 3 months agoviaFind a Tender

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Lifecycle

    Open

    Open tender — no closing date published. Opened 3 months ago.

    22 May 2026
    Open tender · no closing date published

    Brief

    The UKRI Microscopy Equipment Framework is a procurement opportunity valued at approximately £9 million. This framework agreement seeks to supply microscopy equipment to UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and its constituent organizations. The framework will enable the purchase of various microscopy instruments and related equipment to support research activities across UK institutions. Suppliers should have expertise in providing high-quality microscopy equipment and the capability to deliver and support equipment installations across multiple locations.

    Track record

    15 awards · 15 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In research innovation, UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded 15 contracts to 15 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Chelsea Technologies Limited1× · 7%
    2. Ametek (GB) Ltd1× · 7%
    3. ET Enterprises Ltd.1× · 7%
    4. Optik Krombach Freiburg GmbH1× · 7%
    5. VWR International Ltd1× · 7%
    6. Cura Terrae Air Ltd1× · 7%

    +9 more suppliers

    Across research innovation, the most active winners are WOLF LABORATORIES LIMITED, Altium International s.r.o., ALTIUM INTERNATIONAL SRO — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06a127
    UR
    Buyer
    UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
    Sector
    Research & Innovation