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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 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

28 Apr 2026 at 13:20

Award

01 Apr 2026 at 14:00

Tender

16 Jan 2026 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has undertaken a procurement process for the provision of mass spectrometry equipment for its Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste (CREWW). This process, initiated under an open procedure, aimed to procure extensive laboratory equipment, including Lot 1: LC QQQ, Lot 2: LC QTOF, and Lot 3: AIMS, with a total estimated contract value of £1,080,000. The procurement stage saw the bidding period end on 11 February 2026, followed by an award period completion in March. Although initially planned through a tender initiation, the procurement experienced a specification review that led to the cancellation of some aspects, with a final termination notice published on 28 April 2026. Located in Exeter, UK, this procurement falls under the scientific laboratory industry category.

The tender process presents opportunities for growth particularly for companies specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, notably mass spectrometry technologies. While the process utilised an open procedure favouring inclusivity, the award for Lot 1 went to Waters Ltd, highlighting an opportunity for large businesses equipped with expertise in advanced laboratory technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) keen on entering this market may benefit from engaging in this sector by enhancing their capabilities to meet the technical and responsible procurement criteria specified. The procurement allows competitors to contribute to environmental resilience, potentially driving innovation and securing long-term market positions within the scientific equipment industry.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

We require the following for the University of Exeter's Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste (CREWW): Lot 1: LC QQQ Lot 2: LC QTOF Lot 3: AIMS

Lot Information

Lot 1: LC QQQ Lot 2: LC QTOF Lot 3: AIMS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06075f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038633-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38433000 - Spectrometers

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£413,816 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 Apr 2026 - 15 Apr 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATERS

Further Information

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