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Purchase of X-Ray Powder Diffractometer with Autosampler

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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06 Jan 2026 at 00:00

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

Cardiff University has successfully completed a procurement process for the acquisition of a high-value laboratory equipment, specifically an X-Ray Powder Diffractometer with Autosampler. The process falls under the education industry category and is located in the UK, specifically in Cardiff. The procurement has been awarded to Bruker UK Limited, with a contract value of £308,975. The tender followed a limited procurement method, where a market engagement was conducted to award the contract without prior publication of a call for competition, using a specific ranking within a framework. The contract was finalized and signed on 23rd December 2025, indicating the successful completion of the award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale companies, particularly those specialising in the supply and development of advanced scientific equipment and laboratory technologies. Businesses that have a solid standing and recognition in the field of laboratory equipment supply, and who can navigate university procurement frameworks, would be well-suited for such competitive opportunities. Engaging in such prestigious contracts with academic institutions can enhance a company’s market presence, foster new business relationships, and drive technological advancements in scientific communities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of X-Ray Powder Diffractometer with Autosampler

Notice Description

Cardiff University has awarded a contract on LAB3162 NW - High Value Laboratory Equipment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cardiff University has awarded a contract on LAB3162 NW - High Value Laboratory Equipment.

Procurement Information

Cardiff University has conducted a market engagement on the framework. Supplier were contacted based on the ranking on the framework contract was awarded to the first ranked supplier for this requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-159979
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159979
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£308,975 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20252 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
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRUKER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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