---
title: "analytical thermal desorption (ATD) instrument"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051515"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2025-05-15"
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# analytical thermal desorption (ATD) instrument

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051515

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## Summary

The University of the West of England, situated in Bristol, has completed a procurement process for an analytical thermal desorption (ATD) instrument to complement its existing equipment. This process is classified within the goods industry category, specifically measuring instruments and instruments for checking physical characteristics. The procurement utilised a 'Below threshold - unknown' method, with the tender status marked as complete. The award was officially signed on 24th March 2025, and the contract period spanned from the 25th to the 26th of March 2025. The contract location is specified within the UKK1 region, with a gross value of £52,355.76 and a net value of £43,629.80.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific instrumentation, especially those capable of supplying complementary technological solutions to institutions and universities. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Markes International Limited, which successfully secured the contract, are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. The focus on precision measuring instruments opens avenues for businesses involved in advanced instrumentation and technology solutions to expand by collaborating with educational institutions that require specialised equipment support.

## Notice

analytical thermal desorption (ATD) instrument to work in tandem with our existing equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021964-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2025 - 26 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £43,629 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARKES INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (03414783 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

## Release History

- 15 May 2025 at 16:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021964-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021964-2025
  15th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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