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title: "Provision of an ICP-OES Instrument"
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# Provision of an ICP-OES Instrument

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3ee7450-69ee-45bd-abc6-065bd1b70a8b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a contract for the "Provision of an ICP-OES Instrument," awarded to Thermo Electron Manufacturing Ltd, trading as Thermo Fisher Scientific, by the National Oceanography Centre. This contract falls under the industry category of Detection and Analysis Apparatus (CPV code 38430000). The procurement method was selective, executed as a call-off from the LUPC High Value Laboratory Equipment Framework by Direct Award, to ensure compatibility and continuity with existing laboratory equipment. The tender reached the award stage on 25 June 2026, with the contract scheduled to commence on 11 August 2026 and conclude on 16 August 2028. Located in Southampton, England, the National Oceanography Centre acted as the buyer, with the delivery address being postal code SO14 3ZH. The total contract value is £69,309.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for companies specialising in laboratory and detection equipment. The contract’s selective procurement method via a framework agreement suggests potential for SMEs familiar with framework protocols to engage in similar future opportunities. While this specific tender has been awarded, businesses adept in handling advanced scientific instrumentation and those capable of ensuring seamless integration and maintenance services could find similar contracts beneficial for growth within the public research and educational sectors, enhancing their portfolio in scientific equipment provision.

## Notice

This contract has been awarded under Lot 3 of the LUPC High Value Laboratory Equipment Framework (LAB 3162 NW) by Direct Award, in accordance with the provisions of the framework. A Direct Award was considered appropriate due to a legitimate business justification relating to compatibility and continuity with existing laboratory equipment and associated methodologies. Award to an alternative supplier would result in additional costs and operational impacts arising from equipment integration, staff training, method redevelopment and validation, and potential disruption to established laboratory processes. The selected supplier therefore represents the option that best supports continuity of operations and avoids unnecessary additional expenditure and implementation risk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4365cb5-b3b7-45dc-af5b-6eea1ba4a7f3 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,757 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,309 |
| 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 | THERMO ELECTRON MANUFACTURING LTD T/A THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2026 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4365cb5-b3b7-45dc-af5b-6eea1ba4a7f3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4365cb5-b3b7-45dc-af5b-6eea1ba4a7f3
  2nd July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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