Award

Automated Multi-Chemistry Discrete Analyser (AQ400), Annual SEAL Repair and Maintenance Agreement (Basic Contract) and PC Pack

THE CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY

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23 Sep 2025 at 10:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology has completed the procurement process for an Automated Multi-Chemistry Discrete Analyser (AQ400), along with an annual SEAL repair and maintenance agreement and a PC pack. Classified under the chemistry analyser category, this contract involves goods and is valued at £55,149.40. Located at Wallingford, England, the direct procurement was justified under the Procurement Act 2023, due to the technical reasons for using SEAL Analytical Limited as the supplier. The procurement was executed using a single tender action, with the contract commencing on 4th August 2025 and concluding on 28th September 2027. The award was confirmed active on 30th July 2025.

This tender opens up business growth opportunities for suppliers who specialise in niche scientific instruments and their maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in chemistry analysers. While this specific project was directly awarded to SEAL Analytical Limited due to proprietary requirements, similar future tenders could be of interest to large-scale suppliers capable of integrating complex analytical technologies with existing environmental data systems. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in environmental monitoring solutions would find such opportunities beneficial.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Automated Multi-Chemistry Discrete Analyser (AQ400), Annual SEAL Repair and Maintenance Agreement (Basic Contract) and PC Pack

Notice Description

Automated Multi-Chemistry Discrete Analyser (AQ400), Annual SEAL Repair and Maintenance Agreement (Basic Contract) and PC Pack The acquisition of the SEAL AQ400 is justified as a direct award without seeking quotations from other suppliers in accordance with Schedule 5, paragraph 6(b) of the Procurement Act 2023. This provision allows for a direct award "due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required". The SEAL AQ400 provides specialised, proprietary wet chemistry analysis capabilities that are integral to our environmental monitoring and compliance operations. Its compatibility with our existing data systems and laboratory workflows, as well as its ability to meet stringent performance specifications, means that no reasonable alternative or substitute exists. Procuring a different analyser would risk data integrity, disrupt continuity of service, and incur disproportionate integration costs

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0da031d8-efee-4e35-9675-fe09ff7a831c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e055ebb-44c1-45ef-8be2-3da298c29b62
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38434560 - Chemistry analyser

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,149 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,149 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 28 Sep 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY
Contact Name
Dewan Ferreira
Contact Email
dewfer@ceh.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WALLINGFORD
Postcode
OX10 8BB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Benson & Crowmarsh
Westminster Constituency
Henley and Thame

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEAL ANALYTICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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