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Agilent 8890 Custom GC Analyzer or SP1

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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16 Mar 2026 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by NPL Management Limited focuses on acquiring an "Agilent 8890 Custom GC Analyzer or SP1". This is a completed tender process in the goods industry category, specifically dealing with laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement method utilised was direct, conducted below the established threshold without competition. The project pertains to the United Kingdom, with both the buyer and supplier based domestically, highlighting Teddington, UKI75 region for the buyer, and Cheshire, UKD35 region for the supplier. This contract was awarded on 25th February 2026, with the contract notice published on 16th March 2026.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses focusing on laboratory equipment and precision instruments. Suppliers of laboratory equipment can leverage such opportunities to establish credibility and enhance their market presence through direct procurement processes like this. Ideal candidates to compete in future tenders would be businesses that are agile in meeting specific needs without competitive bidding due to below-threshold procurement methodology. Established suppliers capable of delivering high-quality goods within the stipulated timelines would benefit from participating in similar contracts, especially those involved in public undertakings, as shown by the buyer's classification.

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Notice Title

Agilent 8890 Custom GC Analyzer or SP1

Notice Description

Agilent 8890 Custom GC Analyzer or SP1 - G3545A

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023552-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,999 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 25 Feb 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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