Tender

GB-Leeds: 2025/26-5283- Supply of a High Temperature Simultaneous Thermal Analysis system with MS detector

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

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Tender

04 Dec 2025 at 10:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leeds is currently in the tender stage of procuring a High Temperature Simultaneous Thermal Analysis system with an MS detector, primarily for the analysis of cementitious materials. This tender is classified under the "Analysers" industry category and will be delivered in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The tendering process follows an open procedure and has a publication date of 4th December 2025, with the deadline for submissions set for 7th January 2026. The expected contract period will start on 1st April 2026 and end on 1st April 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage in a business growth activity, given the contracting authority's consideration for these operators. The contract value ranges from £100,000 to £500,000, providing substantial financial potential for successful bidders. Companies specialising in advanced thermal analysis systems and materials testing equipment would be well-suited to compete in this tender process. The open procurement strategy allows for a broad range of potential suppliers to participate, fostering competitive and innovative solutions. Engaging with this contract could enhance a firm's market presence within the scientific and engineering sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Leeds: 2025/26-5283- Supply of a High Temperature Simultaneous Thermal Analysis system with MS detector

Notice Description

The School of Civil Engineering at the University of Leeds is seeking tenders for a High Temperature Simultaneous Thermal Analysis system with MS detector for evolved gas analysis (TGA with DSC). The system will be used primarily for analysis of cementitious materials therefore systems that avoid samples coming into contact with moist air and carbon dioxide are preferred Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e72c110-e67b-4641-be6f-42e6ce410096
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2c97993-c70a-4107-b908-59360f7a5712
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38434000 - Analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 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 LEEDS
Contact Name
Sam Greaves
Contact Email
s.j.greaves@leeds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+441133438178

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 9JZ
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

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