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title: "Liquid Chromatograph & Mass Spectrometers"
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# Liquid Chromatograph & Mass Spectrometers

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a54b1e8c-f72f-4e83-aa87-f60bfc1fcf03

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## Summary

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has concluded the procurement process for Liquid Chromatograph & Mass Spectrometers, classified under the CPV codes for mass spectrometers and chromatographs. The award phase was reached on 3rd December 2025, following the tender period that ended on 27th October 2025. This procurement, valued at £569,000, spans various global locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The chosen suppliers are Thermo Electron Manufacturing Ltd T/a Thermo Fisher Scientific and Waters Limited, indicating a diverse range of expertise involved in delivering the specified goods.

This tender offers significant prospects for businesses engaged in scientific equipment manufacturing, particularly those capable of meeting stringent technical specifications for advanced analytical instruments. Firms specialising in mass spectrometry and chromatography systems, capable of catering to academic or research institutions, would find this opportunity ideal for expanding their reach. Although the contract does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with global distribution capabilities and specialised technical expertise can leverage this procurement to strengthen their market position within Britain's scientific apparatus sector.

## Notice

Provision of Liquid Chromatograph & Mass Spectrometers in accordance with the APUC Mass Spectrometry and Chromatography Equipment Framework Agreement, Reference: LAB 1029 AP, Lot 6 - Liquid Chromatographs coupled with Mass Spectrometers. Requirement is for two systems and these have been split into two lots, Lot 6A and Lot 6B, according to the technical requirements for each system and independent of each other.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fe2d945-3eb0-498e-b161-2676180ae03b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2025 - 1 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £569,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £569,000 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU) |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 4FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | St. Ann's |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | THERMO ELECTRON MANUFACTURING LTD T/A THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC; WATERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38432200 - Chromatographs
- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2025 at 15:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fe2d945-3eb0-498e-b161-2676180ae03b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fe2d945-3eb0-498e-b161-2676180ae03b
  3rd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=98671&B=NTU
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/128806
  User / Company

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