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title: "Provision of an AFM-IR Imaging System"
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buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
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# Provision of an AFM-IR Imaging System

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0e56e98-5141-4640-b4bb-52e16f04ac73

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre has awarded a contract for the provision of an AFM-IR Imaging System under the LUPC High Value Lab Equipment Framework, lot 2. This procurement, classified under "Spectroscopy devices" and "Microscopes", was completed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in Southampton, England, the centre successfully concluded the tender process, culminating in an award to Bruker UK Ltd on 25th February 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 4th May 2026 and will span until 30th July 2033. Despite its high value of 589,200 GBP, the framework did not facilitate entry for SMEs or VCSEs. This procurement primarily involves goods within the scientific equipment category.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment and imaging systems, especially those with established connections to framework agreements. Larger companies with expertise in advanced imaging technology and spectroscopy devices are well-positioned to leverage such contracts to bolster their business portfolios and expand into high-value markets. Bruker UK Ltd, as the awarded supplier, exemplifies a company capitalising on this selective procurement to deliver cutting-edge solutions to a prominent institution in the field of oceanography.

## Notice

This notice is for award of a contract under the LUPC High Value Lab Equipment Framework (LAB 3162 NW), under lot 2. The framework allows for a Direct Award to the top ranking supplier in each lot. A Direct Award process was therefore followed under the framework buyers guide.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a387b4a-cf42-4af5-b113-795e09c22b49 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 May 2026 - 30 Jul 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £589,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £589,200 |
| 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 | NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 3ZH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRUKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33114000 - Spectroscopy devices
- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a387b4a-cf42-4af5-b113-795e09c22b49

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a387b4a-cf42-4af5-b113-795e09c22b49
  25th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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