Tender

Pyrolyser & Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometer

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is initiating an active tender for the purchase of a Pyrolyser & Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometer, intended for the analysis of microplastics within environmental matrices. This procurement falls under the industry category of scientific equipment, specifically mass spectrometers and gas chromatographs (CPV codes: 38433100 and 38432210). It is being conducted through an open competition method below the threshold, and the contract is valued at £144,000, with the tender submission closing on 30th January 2026. The enquiry period concludes earlier, on 16th January 2026, and the contract is slated to commence on 6th April 2026 in Exeter, UK.

The tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific and environmental equipment, particularly those competent in supplying advanced analytical instrumentation. Given the emphasis on technical requirements (which comprise 60% of the award criteria), companies with robust solutions in environmental monitoring and contaminant detection will be well-positioned. Moreover, the tender encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs), thereby widening the field for innovative businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector's scientific and environmental sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pyrolyser & Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometer

Notice Description

A GC-MS system equipped with a pyrolyser is required for the analysis of long-chain and polymeric molecules, enabling the identification and characterisation of microplastics within complex environmental matrices. Together, these complementary techniques provide a robust, future-proof analytical framework to support comprehensive environmental monitoring, emerging contaminant detection, and increasing regulatory and environmental scrutiny.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084943-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38432210 - Gas chromatographs

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 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
Jodie Underhay
Contact Email
j.underhay@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392723072

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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