Award

Provision of an AFM-IR Imaging System

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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Award

25 Feb 2026 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre has awarded a contract for the provision of an AFM-IR Imaging System under the LUPC High Value Lab Equipment Framework, lot 2. This procurement, classified under "Spectroscopy devices" and "Microscopes", was completed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in Southampton, England, the centre successfully concluded the tender process, culminating in an award to Bruker UK Ltd on 25th February 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 4th May 2026 and will span until 30th July 2033. Despite its high value of 589,200 GBP, the framework did not facilitate entry for SMEs or VCSEs. This procurement primarily involves goods within the scientific equipment category.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment and imaging systems, especially those with established connections to framework agreements. Larger companies with expertise in advanced imaging technology and spectroscopy devices are well-positioned to leverage such contracts to bolster their business portfolios and expand into high-value markets. Bruker UK Ltd, as the awarded supplier, exemplifies a company capitalising on this selective procurement to deliver cutting-edge solutions to a prominent institution in the field of oceanography.

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Notice Title

Provision of an AFM-IR Imaging System

Notice Description

This notice is for award of a contract under the LUPC High Value Lab Equipment Framework (LAB 3162 NW), under lot 2. The framework allows for a Direct Award to the top ranking supplier in each lot. A Direct Award process was therefore followed under the framework buyers guide.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d0e56e98-5141-4640-b4bb-52e16f04ac73
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a387b4a-cf42-4af5-b113-795e09c22b49
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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


CPV Codes

33114000 - Spectroscopy devices

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£589,200 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£589,200 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 30 Jul 2033 Over 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
NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 3ZH
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRUKER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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