Award

Purchase of Zetaview Evolution twin NTA

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Dec 2025 at 11:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

02 Dec 2025 at 13:30

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of the Zetaview Evolution twin NTA system, with the contract awarded to Analytik Ltd. This tender was initiated under the direct procurement method, specifically designated as a below-threshold acquisition without competition, due to the uniqueness of the system, particularly its patented ability to measure zeta potential—an essential requirement for Cardiff University's School of Physics. The contract was signed on 3rd December 2025, and the period of delivery will commence on 1st January 2026 and end on 1st January 2027. The system is classified under goods and falls within the analysers sector, with delivery set to Cardiff, United Kingdom (region UKL22).

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific instrumentation and biomedical equipment sectors, particularly those looking to supply innovative and specialised measurement systems. Companies with capabilities in nanoparticle tracking analysis and advanced scientific innovations could find similar tenders beneficial, especially when requirements include patented technology like the flow cell aspect of the equipment purchased by Cardiff University. Given the single-source, direct procurement route due to specific technical criteria, only those businesses offering highly specialised and unique solutions will effectively compete in similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Zetaview Evolution twin NTA

Notice Description

The School of Physics require the capability to measure the particle size, concentration, zeta potential and fluorescence by nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA, NOT dynamic light scattering - DLS). The Particle Metrix system is currently the only one that offers this. The only other NTA system available is from Malvern Panalytical, however this doesn't measure zeta potential. The concentration scanning technique of the Zetaview is filed for patent but critically, the School requires zeta potential and this is the only one on the market. The flow cell aspect of this equipment is also patented, further strengthening the need to purchase this equipment from Analytik.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ecf2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079256-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38434000 - Analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£93,570 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£93,570 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rower4@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANALYTIK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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