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Automated Nutrient Analyser

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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07 Apr 2025 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has completed the procurement process for the purchase of an Automated Nutrient Analyser. This procurement falls under the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)" industry category (CPV code 38000000). The contract, valued at £100,000, commenced on 1 April 2025 and will run until 1 April 2029. Key dates include the tender period end date on 6 March 2025 and the award date on 28 March 2025. The equipment will be delivered to various locations, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe. The procurement method used was an open procedure, suitable for SMEs.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in high-resolution analysis technologies are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The University of Bristol, a reputable institution, can provide stable demand and reference potential for future tenders, enabling businesses to strengthen their market presence in the scientific and academic sectors.

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Notice Title

Automated Nutrient Analyser

Notice Description

Purchase of an Automated Nutrient Analyser for high resolution analysis of water samples and liquid media to determine the concentrations of inorganic N species (nitrate-N, nitrite-N, total ammoniacal-N) P fractions (orthophosphate-P) and urea-N on raw environmental water samples as well as sample digests with a pH of <2.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e7dfa32-47b4-4246-9b71-f984599f5c59
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2029 4-5 years
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKALAR (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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