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Infrared imaging system

University of Exeter

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24 Jul 2026 at 13:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter procured an infrared imaging system with an extended warranty to replace its existing system and maintain continuity of research. This is a goods requirement in the laboratory, optical and precision equipment category (CPV 38000000). The buyer is the University of Exeter, based at Northcote House, Queens Drive, Exeter. The equipment is for delivery in the United Kingdom. The requirement concerns a complete imaging system rather than a general research service, so relevant suppliers are manufacturers, authorised distributors or specialist laboratory equipment providers able to supply infrared imaging technology and associated warranty support to a university research environment.

The procurement has been completed and awarded through a direct, below-threshold procedure without competition. One lot was awarded to LI-COR Biosciences UK Limited. The contract was signed on 18 June 2026, with a contract period from 19 June 2026 to 31 July 2026. Its value is £66,594 including the stated gross amount. The award is active and the contract is active. The published outcome shows a single selected supplier for the infrared imaging system requirement. The process was conducted under the legal basis of the Procurement Act 2023, section 54. The contracting route was non-competitive rather than an open tender evaluated against published competing bids.

This procurement indicates demand from the University of Exeter for specialist infrared imaging equipment used to support ongoing research, together with warranty provision and replacement compatibility. Suppliers well placed for a future requirement would be able to supply laboratory-grade optical and precision equipment, understand infrared imaging applications and support continuity when replacing an existing system. Credibility would come from a reliable product range, technical knowledge, installation or support capability where required, and the ability to provide extended warranty cover. Manufacturers, UK distributors and specialist research-equipment suppliers serving universities are the most relevant competitors. The selected supplier was an SME, showing that this type of requirement can be delivered by a focused specialist rather than only a large corporate provider.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Infrared imaging system

Notice Description

Infrared imaging system and extended warranty to replace existing system, which is required for research continuity purposes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d339
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070285-2026
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
£66,594 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 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

LI-COR BIOSCIENCES UK LIMITED

Further Information

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