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Trace gas analyser instrument

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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02 Apr 2026 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed the procurement process for a trace gas analyser instrument, intended for a research project. The tender, identified by the id UE249772, falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with the delivery location specified as the United Kingdom, particularly in the UKK region. This procurement process was carried out under the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, employing a direct method below the competition threshold, indicating a more streamlined and less competitive selection process. The entire process culminated with the signing of the contract on 15th July 2025, scheduled to run from 16th July 2025 until 31st December 2025, reflecting a proactive and timely organisation by the University’s procurement team based at Northcote House, Queens Drive, Exeter.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision instruments to engage with a renowned academic institution and potentially grow their portfolio in the academic sector. Firms similar to LI-COR Biosciences UK Limited, an SME chosen as the supplier, might find this type of procurement especially appealing as it underscores the value of providing specialised goods in a non-competitive environment, thus enhancing their reputation and footprint within the public academic sphere. This procurement is particularly inviting for small to medium enterprises that can offer niche and high-quality scientific equipment, thereby fostering business growth through collaborations with esteemed educational establishments.

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Notice Title

Trace gas analyser instrument

Notice Description

Trace gas analyser instrument for research project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067beb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030943-2026
Current Stage
Award
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)


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
£109,165 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 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
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
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

LI-COR BIOSCIENCES

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