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title: "Purchase of ICP-MS for Geographical Sciences"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
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# Purchase of ICP-MS for Geographical Sciences

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c84f975e-7c91-4311-bc63-621cfe545262

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has completed a selective procurement process for acquiring an ICP-MS, aimed at enhancing its Geographical Sciences department. This procurement, classified under "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment," was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. The key procurement phase recorded here is the award stage, with the award being actively published on 7th January 2026. The procurement pertains to the South West region of the United Kingdom, and it includes a contract period from 12th December 2025 to 11th December 2028. The awarded contract was valued at £285,690.68.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities for suppliers in the laboratory and precision equipment industry, particularly those proficient in working with academic institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) can find this market open and conducive to demonstrating their capabilities through framework agreements. For businesses focusing on the education and research sectors, such tenders offer an avenue to expand their reputation and client base by engaging with prestigious institutions like the University of Bristol.

## Notice

Purchase of ICP-MS for Geographical Sciences

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c20897e5-630c-42a0-887e-8593a5888625 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2025 - 11 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £285,690 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £285,690 |
| 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 | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2026 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c20897e5-630c-42a0-887e-8593a5888625

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c20897e5-630c-42a0-887e-8593a5888625
  7th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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