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Liquid Water Isotope Analyser

University of Exeter

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26 Mar 2026 at 13:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, located in Exeter, United Kingdom, has completed the direct procurement process for a Liquid Water Isotope Analyser. Classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, the procurement included various components such as an auto-injector system and a batch injection system. The contract was awarded to Cura Terrae Air Limited, a Sheffield-based SME, following the procurement method below threshold without competition. The contract, active from 30th October 2025 until 31st March 2026, is valued at £121,468.80 and falls within the sub-central government category.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of providing installation services. Given the nature of the equipment involved, businesses involved in scientific research and instrumentation would find this procurement particularly relevant. SMEs should note this opportunity as it emphasises non-competitive procurement, allowing them to leverage their niche expertise in precision instrumentation to secure contracts like these, expanding their portfolio with prominent institutions such as the University of Exeter. Businesses with a focus on innovative laboratory solutions might have a competitive edge in future tenders from similar public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Liquid Water Isotope Analyser

Notice Description

1 x Liquid water isotope analyser 1 x LGR Auto-injector system 1 x Batch injection system 1 x Working standards set 1 x Working standards set - enriched 1 x Spares set 1 x Mirror cleaning kit

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06752b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027943-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

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

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£121,468 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Exeter
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
Postcode Area
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

Enviro Technology Services Ltd

Further Information

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