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NMR Spectrometer modifications and upgrades

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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16 Oct 2025 at 08:28

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has successfully completed a procurement process for the supply and installation of modifications and upgrades to an NMR spectrometer, aimed at advancing their solid biological sample studies. Managed under contract number PURCON 2211, this procurement was conducted through a selective call-off from the NWUPC High Value Lab Equipment (HVLE) framework (LAB3162, Lot 1), and has been awarded to Bruker UK Limited. The contract, valued at £1,211,983.73, spans from 25th September 2025 to 1st August 2029. The procurement process culminated with the award phase, officially published on 16th October 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of advanced scientific equipment, specifically in the spectrometry field. Companies with expertise in high-value lab equipment, particularly those capable of supplying cutting-edge NMR technology, will find this contract sector-relevant and lucrative. Although the tendering process has concluded, similar upcoming opportunities may benefit small to medium enterprises (SMEs) aiming for growth, providing they align with framework agreements like the NWUPC. The expertise required suggests that larger entities with substantial resources, such as well-established scientific equipment manufacturers, are well-suited to such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

NMR Spectrometer modifications and upgrades

Notice Description

The purchase and installation of Nuclear Magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer console with accessories and high-speed MAS probe head to upgrade an existing spectrometer, enabling the latest generation of NMR experiments and greatly enhancing our capability to study solid biological samples. The contract has been awarded via a call-off from the NWUPC High Value Lab Equipment (HVLE) framework - LAB3162 (Lot 1) following a successful grant funding application.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dfaef4af-b4f3-4b03-bae2-4affa49c4f30
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b829a17b-8cce-404d-ba8a-c5e5e063954d
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38433000 - Spectrometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,211,983 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,211,983 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2025 - 1 Aug 2029 3-4 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 EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Helen Furber
Contact Email
h.furber@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01603 456161

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRUKER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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