Award

Sector Field HR-ICP-MS and ICP-OES

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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Award

06 Oct 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Cardiff University for the acquisition of Sector Field HR-ICP-MS and ICP-OES equipment, crucial for their Mass Spectrometry & Chromatography operations. Categorised under the Education sector, this procurement falls within the goods category. The process has reached the Award stage, with the contract being signed on 26th September 2025. Given that the procurement method was limited, the award was made directly to Thermo Fisher Scientific, located in Hemel Hempstead. The purchase decision followed an unsuccessful attempt to gather competitive tenders, leading to the direct award procedure.

This tender presents a substantial business growth opportunity, particularly for suppliers of scientific equipment within the Mass Spectrometry field. Despite the restricted procedure, businesses with advanced solutions and capabilities in this niche market might still find future similar opportunities promising, especially if they enhance their engagement strategies with academic and research institutions. Large enterprises like Thermo Fisher Scientific, which can meet the specific requirements and maintain robust communication lines, are typically well-suited to such tailored procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sector Field HR-ICP-MS and ICP-OES

Notice Description

Cardiff University is using LAB1029 AP Mass Spectrometry & Chromatography Equipment to purchase Sector Field HR-ICP-MS and ICP-OES

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cardiff University is using LAB1029 AP Mass Spectrometry & Chromatography Equipment to purchase Sector Field HR-ICP-MS and ICP-OES

Procurement Information

Majority of supplier didn't responded to communications. The one that did were not able to mee the requirement as such the chosen supplier was first ranked on the framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-156526
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156526
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32260000 - Data-transmission equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£449,920 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rogalaa@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920879648

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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