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title: "Purchase of a GC triple quadrupole mass spectrometer and GC MS instrument"
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# Purchase of a GC triple quadrupole mass spectrometer and GC MS instrument

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a0de005-1df7-4b3c-923e-399da8dd1d05

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## Summary

The University of Bristol recently completed a procurement process for laboratory equipment, specifically a GC triple quadrupole mass spectrometer and GC MS instrument, with the contract awarded on 21 November 2025. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a framework agreement, targeting laboratory, optical and precision equipments, classified under CPV code 38000000. The tender is aimed at suppliers located in the South West of the United Kingdom, and the contract spans from 21 November 2025 to 20 November 2026. This procurement falls under the goods category and supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), creating diverse opportunities for suppliers in these categories.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory and precision equipment manufacturing. SMEs and VCSEs could leverage such opportunities to enhance their offerings and expand within the scientific and educational sectors, integrating their products with prestigious institutions. While the contract was competitively awarded to Thermo Fisher Scientific, other businesses can look to similar future tenders to establish themselves in the market or cement relationships with key contracting authorities like the University of Bristol. The partnership signifies a lucrative avenue for growth, especially for businesses that can meet the high standards and specialised needs of the academia and research industries.

## Notice

Purchase of a GC triple quadrupole mass spectrometer and GC MS instrument

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e7d60ed-2d8d-40ed-b906-3b4479511a90 |
| 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 | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 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 SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 08:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e7d60ed-2d8d-40ed-b906-3b4479511a90

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e7d60ed-2d8d-40ed-b906-3b4479511a90
  5th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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