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Provision of Mass Spectrometry for the Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste (CREWW)

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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18 Dec 2025 at 19:26

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has initiated a procurement process for acquiring mass spectrometry equipment for the Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste (CREWW). This tender, titled "Provision of Mass Spectrometry," falls under the goods category and involves the purchase of sophisticated analytical instruments such as an LC-QQQ and an LC-TOF with a DESI sample introduction system. The procurement is conducted via an open procedure and is currently in the tender stage. The contract is structured into three lots, with a combined gross value of £1,410,000, and is set to cover a contract period from 6th April 2026 to 5th April 2031. Key dates to note include the tender submission deadline on 30th January 2026 and the enquiry period ending on 16th January 2026. The location for this procurement is Exeter, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of mass spectrometers and related analytical equipment. Companies that excel in providing robust, user-friendly software platforms and strong vendor support, particularly those catering to complex environmental applications, would find this opportunity well-suited to their offerings. The procurement process favours companies that can meet high technical standards and demonstrate responsible procurement practices. Additionally, businesses classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been identified as suitable contenders, enhancing their growth prospects through potential engagement with a reputable institution such as the University of Exeter.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Mass Spectrometry for the Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste (CREWW)

Notice Description

The aim of this instrument purchase is to acquire an LC-QQQ able to run a targeted PFAS method in potentially complex sample matrices. We require a user-friendly software platform and the right level of vender support to enable the end user to run samples and report complex data with the use of libraries and databases. We also require an LC-TOF capable of MRM with a DESI sample introduction system that can run a variety of environmental applications in potentially complex sample matrices. We require a user-friendly software platform and the right level of vender support to enable the end user to run samples and report complex data with the potential use of libraries and databases.

Lot Information

Lot 1: LC QQQ

Purchase of LC QQQ

Lot 2: LC QTOF

Purchase of LC QTOF

Lot 3: DESI

Purchase of DESI system

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f9c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084657-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38433000 - Spectrometers

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,175,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,175,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
j.underhay@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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