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Provision of an ICP-OES Instrument

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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02 Jul 2026 at 11:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a contract for the "Provision of an ICP-OES Instrument," awarded to Thermo Electron Manufacturing Ltd, trading as Thermo Fisher Scientific, by the National Oceanography Centre. This contract falls under the industry category of Detection and Analysis Apparatus (CPV code 38430000). The procurement method was selective, executed as a call-off from the LUPC High Value Laboratory Equipment Framework by Direct Award, to ensure compatibility and continuity with existing laboratory equipment. The tender reached the award stage on 25 June 2026, with the contract scheduled to commence on 11 August 2026 and conclude on 16 August 2028. Located in Southampton, England, the National Oceanography Centre acted as the buyer, with the delivery address being postal code SO14 3ZH. The total contract value is £69,309.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for companies specialising in laboratory and detection equipment. The contract’s selective procurement method via a framework agreement suggests potential for SMEs familiar with framework protocols to engage in similar future opportunities. While this specific tender has been awarded, businesses adept in handling advanced scientific instrumentation and those capable of ensuring seamless integration and maintenance services could find similar contracts beneficial for growth within the public research and educational sectors, enhancing their portfolio in scientific equipment provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an ICP-OES Instrument

Notice Description

This contract has been awarded under Lot 3 of the LUPC High Value Laboratory Equipment Framework (LAB 3162 NW) by Direct Award, in accordance with the provisions of the framework. A Direct Award was considered appropriate due to a legitimate business justification relating to compatibility and continuity with existing laboratory equipment and associated methodologies. Award to an alternative supplier would result in additional costs and operational impacts arising from equipment integration, staff training, method redevelopment and validation, and potential disruption to established laboratory processes. The selected supplier therefore represents the option that best supports continuity of operations and avoids unnecessary additional expenditure and implementation risk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4365cb5-b3b7-45dc-af5b-6eea1ba4a7f3
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,757 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,309 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2028 2-3 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
NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

THERMO ELECTRON MANUFACTURING LTD T/A THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

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