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Puchase of IR Detectors for School of Chemistry

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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04 Dec 2025 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the University of Bristol was for the purchase of IR detectors, specifically 2 high repetition rate mid-infrared detection systems for ultra-fast laser spectroscopy, under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. Located in Bristol, the contracting process followed an open procedure below threshold, targeted primarily at suppliers in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender reached the award stage, with the contract being actively awarded on 30th November 2025, valued at £220,000. The contract period is set to commence on 30th January 2026 and conclude on 29th November 2026.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of advanced scientific instrumentation, particularly those catering to research facilities and academic institutions. SMEs and VCSEs are deemed suitable to participate in such tenders, offering them a platform to showcase their capabilities in delivering high-tech precision equipment. Companies like Phase Tech Spectroscopy, which secured the contract, demonstrate the value of possessing specialized expertise in infrared detection equipment, meriting consideration for similar future opportunities within the sector.

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Notice Title

Puchase of IR Detectors for School of Chemistry

Notice Description

Purchase of 2 x high repetition rate mid-infrared detection systems for ultra fast laser spectroscopy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-27e60a8a-e747-4370-b4e7-f4d0893cd968
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a3fc557-17b2-4d88-9bea-92abf6edf9c4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 29 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
Debbie Dooley
Contact Email
deborah.dooley@bristol.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
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
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHASE TECH SPECTROSCOPY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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