Award

Supply, Installation, and Support of DSC250 Thermal Analysis System

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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Award

20 Feb 2026 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Hallam University has completed the procurement process for the supply, installation, and support of a DSC250 Thermal Analysis System to enhance their laboratory facilities. The procurement, classified under the goods industry category, involved limited competition and concluded with the contract award to Waters Limited, a large-scale company based in Wilmslow, United Kingdom. The procurement process was initiated under the UK legal framework and saw the contract becoming active with its period running from 16th December 2025 to 28th February 2026. Final contract signing occurred on 16th December 2025, marking a gross contract value of £127,623. This procurement stage is identified as complete.

This procurement could create significant opportunities for manufacturers and suppliers of detection and analysis apparatus, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive installation and after-sales support services. Businesses provided with technical staff training and equipped with reliable warranty options would be well-suited for similar tenders. Organisations specialising in thermal analysis systems could leverage this type of contract to expand their client base within the educational sector, particularly in sub-central government public authorities like universities across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Supply, Installation, and Support of DSC250 Thermal Analysis System

Notice Description

The supply and installation of a DSC250 Thermal Analysis System and associated components for use within the University's laboratory facilities. This includes all equipment, accessories, configuration, calibration, testing, Basic staff training, warranty provision, and after-sales support as detailed in the supplier's quotation and aligned with the University's technical requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06599b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015827-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£106,352 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategicprocurement@shu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 1WB
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATERS

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