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title: "Automated Nutrient Analyser"
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# Automated Nutrient Analyser

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d2b246b-4102-48b7-83e2-c9f199313e57

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has completed the procurement process for the purchase of an Automated Nutrient Analyser. This procurement falls under the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)" industry category (CPV code 38000000). The contract, valued at £100,000, commenced on 1 April 2025 and will run until 1 April 2029. Key dates include the tender period end date on 6 March 2025 and the award date on 28 March 2025. The equipment will be delivered to various locations, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe. The procurement method used was an open procedure, suitable for SMEs.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in high-resolution analysis technologies are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The University of Bristol, a reputable institution, can provide stable demand and reference potential for future tenders, enabling businesses to strengthen their market presence in the scientific and academic sectors.

## Notice

Purchase of an Automated Nutrient Analyser for high resolution analysis of water samples and liquid media to determine the concentrations of inorganic N species (nitrate-N, nitrite-N, total ammoniacal-N) P fractions (orthophosphate-P) and urea-N on raw environmental water samples as well as sample digests with a pH of

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e7dfa32-47b4-4246-9b71-f984599f5c59 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SKALAR (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2025 at 14:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e7dfa32-47b4-4246-9b71-f984599f5c59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e7dfa32-47b4-4246-9b71-f984599f5c59
  7th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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