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Supply of 2 Ion Chromatography systems

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

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09 Apr 2026 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, located in Risley, Warrington. This award process concerns the "Supply of 2 Ion Chromatography systems" within the laboratory equipment industry category. The process utilised a direct award method without competition, targeting a below-threshold procurement. The contract, completed on 9th April 2026, was awarded to Thermo Fisher Scientific and took effect on 31st March 2026, with an end date set for 31st May 2026. This procurement is classified under sub-central government public authority and falls within the region of UKD61.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the laboratory and precision equipment sector to align with prominent buyers such as Nuclear Restoration Services Limited. While the tender was directly awarded to a large supplier, Thermo Fisher Scientific, similar opportunities could cater to small and medium enterprises proficient in supplying specialised laboratory instruments. Companies aspiring to grow in this sector would benefit from understanding the procurement dynamics and preparing for future tenders within this supply category, particularly those able to offer innovative and efficient laboratory solutions.

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Notice Title

Supply of 2 Ion Chromatography systems

Notice Description

A direct award contract has been awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Dounreay) for the supply of 2x Ion Chromatography Systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ef5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032360-2026
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
£80,550 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 May 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
NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

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