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title: "Purchase of iTOC-CN - Fully integrated TOC/Nb isotope ratio analysis"
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# Purchase of iTOC-CN - Fully integrated TOC/Nb isotope ratio analysis

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9fb26e9d-1574-494c-b36f-fdc07f3ce827

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has concluded a tender process for the acquisition of a sophisticated isotopic analyser, specifically the iTOC-CN, which is capable of assessing isotope ratios in a variety of liquids, including industrial waste water and marine samples. Classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, this procurement falls under the goods category, with a procurement method characterised by selective call-off from a framework agreement. The process involved awarding this contract to Elementar, a large supplier, with the total contract value set at £70,663.08. The procurement period is set between 13th March 2026 and 12th March 2027, and delivery is expected in the South West region, United Kingdom.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and analysis technologies, particularly those capable of delivering high-precision instruments for environmental and industrial applications. The tender demonstrates a preferential consideration for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it an appealing opportunity for organisations looking to expand within the scientific research and development sector. Companies that can provide cutting-edge technological solutions and have experience serving large institutional buyers like universities would be well-positioned to compete in similar future procurements.

## Notice

The Isotopic Total Organic Carbon analyser is capable of analysing simultaneously dissolved C and N isotope ratios of all types of liquids from drinking water, industrial waste water, soil leachates, suspensions, brines or marine samples reliably and with highest accuracy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d146c1-10c6-440e-b9ca-56264691c5bf |
| 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 | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2026 - 12 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,663 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,663 |
| 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 | ELEMENTAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 09:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d146c1-10c6-440e-b9ca-56264691c5bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d146c1-10c6-440e-b9ca-56264691c5bf
  20th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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