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title: "Puchase of IR Detectors for School of Chemistry"
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# Puchase of IR Detectors for School of Chemistry

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27e60a8a-e747-4370-b4e7-f4d0893cd968

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the University of Bristol was for the purchase of IR detectors, specifically 2 high repetition rate mid-infrared detection systems for ultra-fast laser spectroscopy, under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. Located in Bristol, the contracting process followed an open procedure below threshold, targeted primarily at suppliers in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender reached the award stage, with the contract being actively awarded on 30th November 2025, valued at £220,000. The contract period is set to commence on 30th January 2026 and conclude on 29th November 2026.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of advanced scientific instrumentation, particularly those catering to research facilities and academic institutions. SMEs and VCSEs are deemed suitable to participate in such tenders, offering them a platform to showcase their capabilities in delivering high-tech precision equipment. Companies like Phase Tech Spectroscopy, which secured the contract, demonstrate the value of possessing specialized expertise in infrared detection equipment, meriting consideration for similar future opportunities within the sector.

## Notice

Purchase of 2 x high repetition rate mid-infrared detection systems for ultra fast laser spectroscopy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a3fc557-17b2-4d88-9bea-92abf6edf9c4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2026 - 29 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £220,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHASE TECH SPECTROSCOPY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2025 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a3fc557-17b2-4d88-9bea-92abf6edf9c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a3fc557-17b2-4d88-9bea-92abf6edf9c4
  4th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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