Tender

Purchase of IR Detectors for School of Chemistry

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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Tender

25 Sep 2025 at 07:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol is inviting tenders for the purchase of two high-repetition rate mid-infrared detection systems for ultrafast laser spectroscopy, aimed at enhancing the capabilities of its School of Chemistry. Classified under "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments," this tender is part of the goods procurement category. The procurement follows an open procedure (below threshold) and has reached the tender stage. Interested suppliers must submit their proposals by 10:00 AM on 23rd October 2025. The contract, valued at £220,000, is set to commence on 30th November 2025 and conclude on 30th November 2026. The delivery location is specified as the South West region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in advanced scientific equipment. Companies with expertise in laboratory and precision instruments stand to gain by participating in this procurement process, helping expand their portfolio and strengthen their presence in the educational sector. The open procedure encourages wide participation, increasing competition and offering equal opportunities for businesses to secure a contract with a prestigious academic institution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of IR Detectors for School of Chemistry

Notice Description

Purchase of 2x high-repetition rate mid-infrared detection system for ultrafast laser spectroscopy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1bb753b2-baa3-4b1c-96ce-d5703de45370
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/552aac8c-cd75-49cd-868b-65ac6ffdb40f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS6 7EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Redland
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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