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Glovebox System for Inert-atmosphere Optical Spectroscopy (INOS)

Swansea University

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08 Oct 2026 at 15:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University procured a laboratory glovebox system with a gas purification system for inert-atmosphere optical spectroscopy. The equipment is intended to support work under a controlled atmosphere with oxygen and moisture each below 1 part per million. This is a specialist laboratory equipment supply, rather than a construction or service contract. Delivery is in Swansea University’s area in Wales, with the award specifying locations in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot. The requirement relates to optical spectroscopy research and calls for equipment capable of maintaining very low oxygen and moisture levels in the working atmosphere.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to MBraun Inertgas-Systeme GmbH, which also signed the contract on 8 October 2026. The contract runs from 8 October 2026 to 7 October 2028. Its value is £49,860.96 excluding VAT (£59,833.15 including VAT). The contract was awarded through a below-threshold limited competition. It comprised one lot, covering the glovebox system and its gas purification equipment. The available process details identify the required controlled-atmosphere performance, but do not describe a separate scoring or evaluation formula.

For suppliers of specialist laboratory equipment, this award demonstrates Swansea University’s demand for an integrated glovebox and gas purification system suited to optical spectroscopy research. A credible competitor for a similar requirement would need to supply equipment that can reliably maintain oxygen and moisture below 1 part per million, as well as support controlled-atmosphere laboratory work. The purchase was made through a limited competition below the relevant threshold, so the awarded supplier was selected through a restricted procurement route rather than an open tender. The successful supplier is a large specialist equipment company, indicating that relevant product expertise and the ability to supply a complete, precision laboratory system are commercially pertinent. The requirement is specific to this research application and buyer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Glovebox System for Inert-atmosphere Optical Spectroscopy (INOS)

Notice Description

Supply of glovebox with gas purification system for the work under controlled atmosphere with <1 ppm oxygen and moisture

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078419
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095359-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£49,860 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Oct 2026 - 7 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Swansea University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MBraun Inertgas-Systeme GmbH

Further Information

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