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Liquid Chromatograph & Mass Spectrometers

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)

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03 Dec 2025 at 15:17

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Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has concluded the procurement process for Liquid Chromatograph & Mass Spectrometers, classified under the CPV codes for mass spectrometers and chromatographs. The award phase was reached on 3rd December 2025, following the tender period that ended on 27th October 2025. This procurement, valued at £569,000, spans various global locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The chosen suppliers are Thermo Electron Manufacturing Ltd T/a Thermo Fisher Scientific and Waters Limited, indicating a diverse range of expertise involved in delivering the specified goods.

This tender offers significant prospects for businesses engaged in scientific equipment manufacturing, particularly those capable of meeting stringent technical specifications for advanced analytical instruments. Firms specialising in mass spectrometry and chromatography systems, capable of catering to academic or research institutions, would find this opportunity ideal for expanding their reach. Although the contract does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with global distribution capabilities and specialised technical expertise can leverage this procurement to strengthen their market position within Britain's scientific apparatus sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Liquid Chromatograph & Mass Spectrometers

Notice Description

Provision of Liquid Chromatograph & Mass Spectrometers in accordance with the APUC Mass Spectrometry and Chromatography Equipment Framework Agreement, Reference: LAB 1029 AP, Lot 6 - Liquid Chromatographs coupled with Mass Spectrometers. Requirement is for two systems and these have been split into two lots, Lot 6A and Lot 6B, according to the technical requirements for each system and independent of each other.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a54b1e8c-f72f-4e83-aa87-f60bfc1fcf03
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fe2d945-3eb0-498e-b161-2676180ae03b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38432200 - Chromatographs

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£569,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£569,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 1 Feb 2029 3-4 years
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
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 4FQ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

THERMO ELECTRON MANUFACTURING LTD T/A THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

WATERS

Further Information

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