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Purchase of a GC triple quadrupole mass spectrometer and GC MS instrument

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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05 Dec 2025 at 08:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol recently completed a procurement process for laboratory equipment, specifically a GC triple quadrupole mass spectrometer and GC MS instrument, with the contract awarded on 21 November 2025. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a framework agreement, targeting laboratory, optical and precision equipments, classified under CPV code 38000000. The tender is aimed at suppliers located in the South West of the United Kingdom, and the contract spans from 21 November 2025 to 20 November 2026. This procurement falls under the goods category and supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), creating diverse opportunities for suppliers in these categories.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory and precision equipment manufacturing. SMEs and VCSEs could leverage such opportunities to enhance their offerings and expand within the scientific and educational sectors, integrating their products with prestigious institutions. While the contract was competitively awarded to Thermo Fisher Scientific, other businesses can look to similar future tenders to establish themselves in the market or cement relationships with key contracting authorities like the University of Bristol. The partnership signifies a lucrative avenue for growth, especially for businesses that can meet the high standards and specialised needs of the academia and research industries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of a GC triple quadrupole mass spectrometer and GC MS instrument

Notice Description

Purchase of a GC triple quadrupole mass spectrometer and GC MS instrument

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a0de005-1df7-4b3c-923e-399da8dd1d05
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e7d60ed-2d8d-40ed-b906-3b4479511a90
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
Deborah 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

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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