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Purchase of a gas chromatograph triple quadrupole mass spectrometer and single quadrupole instrument

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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07 Jan 2026 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol, situated in England, has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a gas chromatograph triple quadrupole mass spectrometer and a single quadrupole instrument. This procurement, which falls under the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment" category, involved a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The location for delivery is the South West of the United Kingdom, and the total contract value amounts to £203,999.05. The awarding of the contract was finalised on 23rd October 2025, with the contract period spanning from 21st November 2025 to 20th November 2026. The supplier awarded is Thermo Fisher Scientific, a large-scale company.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses within the laboratory and precision equipment industry, particularly due to its high-value and specialised nature. Companies adept in delivering complex scientific instruments would find this contract appealing. Given the procurement method and the organisation's suitability criteria, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) could have been well-positioned to compete. The contract's successful execution may open further opportunities for companies to work with esteemed educational institutions like the University of Bristol.

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Notice Title

Purchase of a gas chromatograph triple quadrupole mass spectrometer and single quadrupole instrument

Notice Description

Purchase of a gas chromatograph triple quadrupole mass spectrometer and single quadrupole instrument

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-387bc4bd-124d-4bd5-8c64-99df9fe7e895
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae1166d7-0daf-4df3-bc6f-44b9975aae74
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£203,999 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£203,999 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 2025 - 20 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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