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Laser Ablation Instrument

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Award

11 Mar 2026 at 14:50

Award

17 Feb 2026 at 12:00

Tender

16 Jan 2026 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, a central government public authority, has completed the contracting process for the procurement of a Laser Ablation Instrument used for sample introduction to an ICP-MS instrument. This tender, titled "Laser Ablation Instrument," pertains to the industry category of detection and analysis apparatus, with key CPV classifications including spectrometers and optical instruments. Located at Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, the procurement process followed an open method, allowing for below-threshold competition. The tender period concluded on 4th February 2026, with the contract active from 4th March 2026. The contract, valued at £130,000 net, with a gross amount of £156,000, also includes installation support and training services. The contract period extends until 27th March 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific and analytical equipment supply, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive installation and training services. The open competition process invites participation from small and medium-sized enterprises, as demonstrated by Elemental Scientific Instruments Limited, an SME based in Huntingdon, securing the contract. Companies in similar sectors with a focus on delivering high-quality technical solutions and value in both equipment and training might find this contract framework an ideal growth opportunity to expand their client base within the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Laser Ablation Instrument

Notice Description

This tender covers The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority's requirement for a Laser Ablation instrument to be used for sample introduction to an ICP-MS instrument. Apart from equipment supply, UKAEA also seeks installation support and training service from the Supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0607e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021857-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38340000 - Instruments for measuring quantities

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

38431000 - Detection apparatus

38432000 - Analysis apparatus

38433000 - Spectrometers

38434000 - Analysers

38600000 - Optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELEMENTAL SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS

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