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title: "Purchase of a gas chromatograph triple quadrupole mass spectrometer and single quadrupole instrument"
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# Purchase of a gas chromatograph triple quadrupole mass spectrometer and single quadrupole instrument

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-387bc4bd-124d-4bd5-8c64-99df9fe7e895

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## Summary

The University of Bristol, situated in England, has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a gas chromatograph triple quadrupole mass spectrometer and a single quadrupole instrument. This procurement, which falls under the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment" category, involved a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The location for delivery is the South West of the United Kingdom, and the total contract value amounts to £203,999.05. The awarding of the contract was finalised on 23rd October 2025, with the contract period spanning from 21st November 2025 to 20th November 2026. The supplier awarded is Thermo Fisher Scientific, a large-scale company.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses within the laboratory and precision equipment industry, particularly due to its high-value and specialised nature. Companies adept in delivering complex scientific instruments would find this contract appealing. Given the procurement method and the organisation's suitability criteria, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) could have been well-positioned to compete. The contract's successful execution may open further opportunities for companies to work with esteemed educational institutions like the University of Bristol.

## Notice

Purchase of a gas chromatograph triple quadrupole mass spectrometer and single quadrupole instrument

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae1166d7-0daf-4df3-bc6f-44b9975aae74 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2025 - 20 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £203,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £203,999 |
| 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 | THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2026 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae1166d7-0daf-4df3-bc6f-44b9975aae74

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae1166d7-0daf-4df3-bc6f-44b9975aae74
  7th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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