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

University of Exeter

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

14 Jan 2026 at 14:16

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 19:26

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter had initiated a procurement process, titled "Provision of Mass Spectrometry for the Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste (CREWW)", intending to acquire specific scientific equipment, including an LC-QQQ, LC-TOF, and DESI system. This process, classified under the "goods" industry category, was based in Exeter, UK. It utilised an open procurement method, allowing broad participation. However, it was cancelled as of 14th January 2026 due to inconsistencies in the requirements documents. Originally, it was set to conclude the tender period on 30th January 2026, with plans for awards by 16th February 2026. The procurement aimed to meet intricate environmental application needs and included three lot allocations, all of which were cancelled.

This procurement represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in mass spectrometry and scientific equipment, particularly those experienced in handling complex sample matrices and providing substantial vendor support. Despite the current cancellation, businesses with expertise in these fields and a strong foundation in technical and responsible procurement criteria could anticipate future procurement opportunities when the tender is reissued. Companies capable of providing user-friendly software and extensive libraries for data analysis may find themselves competitive candidates for similar upcoming tenders from such public undertakings.

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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/003129-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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
14 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 6 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Exeter
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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