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title: "Helium recovery system"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA"
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# Helium recovery system

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c726a17-3027-44ed-b156-5f41a4f99b20

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## Summary

The procurement process for a helium recovery system by the University of East Anglia has reached the award stage. This contract was awarded through a call-off from the NWUPC High Value Lab Equipment framework, with a focus on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The buyer, the University of East Anglia, based at the Norwich Research Park in England, has awarded the contract valued at £286,020 to Quantum Design UK and Ireland Ltd. The procurement employs a selective method, and the contract period extends from 11th December 2025 to 31st July 2029. The process is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) but not for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Key locations tied to this contract include the postal code area NR4 7TJ.

This procurement provides opportunities for businesses specialising in high-value laboratory equipment and engineering solutions, particularly those capable of providing support for nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) technologies. Companies with experience in delivering machinery for liquefying air or other gases could also find this project a fitting opportunity. Given the selective procurement method, businesses part of established frameworks, or those familiar with call-off contracts, would be well-positioned to engage competitively in such tenders. This contract not only supports growth in specialised technical sectors but also encourages collaboration with academic institutions like universities seeking cutting-edge research equipment.

## Notice

The contract is for the purchase of a helium recovery system, compatible with the University's existing Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer and magnet, including warranty/service package. The contract has been awarded via a call-off from the NWUPC High Value Lab Equipment (HVLE) framework - LAB3162 following a successful grant funding application.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37089cb1-6abc-4660-a849-29b96c6534af |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £286,020 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £286,020 |
| 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 EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUANTUM DESIGN UK AND IRELAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42511200 - Machinery for liquefying air or other gases

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 16:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37089cb1-6abc-4660-a849-29b96c6534af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37089cb1-6abc-4660-a849-29b96c6534af
  8th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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