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Sector Field HR-ICP-MS and ICP-OES

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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06 Oct 2025 at 11:06

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Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University, a public law body operating from Cardiff, has completed a procurement process to acquire high-resolution mass spectrometry and photometry equipment, specifically Sector Field HR-ICP-MS and ICP-OES. This procurement, categorised under data-transmission equipment, falls within the goods industry category and was carried out through a limited procurement method. The initial procurement stage featured planning to award without prior publication due to inadequate tender responses to a restricted procedure, leading to contract completion with Thermo Fisher Scientific on 26th September 2025. The contract was valued at £449,920.58, with the equipment delivery location specified as the region UKL22. The procurement, governed by EU regulations and GPA coverages, is recorded as finalised with the award status marked active.

This tender presents business expansion opportunities, particularly for companies engaged in high-precision laboratory equipment and data-transmission technology. Large enterprises capable of meeting the sophisticated and technical requirements of Cardiff University's procurement will find this sort of high-value contract beneficial. While competition may be limited due to the technical complexity of the equipment involved, this procurement offers significant business growth potential for key suppliers familiar with the niche demands of university and research institutions. Suppliers operating within the technical constraints of EU-regulated procurement processes, especially those with existing framework rankings, could leverage such opportunities for market positioning and relationship building with prominent UK educational bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sector Field HR-ICP-MS and ICP-OES

Notice Description

Cardiff University is using LAB1029 AP Mass Spectrometry & Chromatography Equipment to purchase Sector Field HR-ICP-MS and ICP-OES

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cardiff University is using LAB1029 AP Mass Spectrometry & Chromatography Equipment to purchase Sector Field HR-ICP-MS and ICP-OES

Procurement Information

Majority of supplier didn't responded to communications. The one that did were not able to mee the requirement as such the chosen supplier was first ranked on the framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a8a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062467-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32260000 - Data-transmission equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£449,920 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rogalaa@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920879648

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

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