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title: "Upgrade to Bruker Impact QTOF Analysers and associated PCs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d10e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATURAL RESOURCES WALES"
published: "2025-10-21"
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# Upgrade to Bruker Impact QTOF Analysers and associated PCs

Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d10e

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Natural Resources Wales, located in Cardiff, which operates under Welsh devolved regulations. The contract, titled "Upgrade to Bruker Impact QTOF Analysers and associated PCs," falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement process is at the "Award" stage as of 21st October 2025, with the contract officially signed on 25th September 2025. The procurement method used was "direct," a below-threshold process conducted without competition. The contract delivery is set within UK regions, with significant dates from 6th October 2025 to 6th January 2026. The gross value of the contract is £69,147.60, realised in GBP.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses involved in supplying laboratory and precision equipment, specifically those experienced with complex analytical instruments like the Bruker Impact QTOF Analysers. While the main supplier, Bruker UK Limited, is a large-scale enterprise, this contract indicates a demand for high-sensitivity ion source upgrades and associated hardware. Businesses capable of providing cutting-edge technological advancements that meet stringent environmental and quality standards could significantly benefit from engaging with such procurement processes, especially if they offer complementary services and products that enhance analytical capabilities.

## Notice

To meet the increasing sensitivity demands of new analytical methods that ensure compliance with Environmental Quality Standards (EQS), the existing instrumentation requires upgrading to the Bruker VIP-HESI ion source together with two replacement PCs. The current setup is no longer capable of supporting the precision required for monitoring WFD priority hazardous substances, as well as new and emerging chemical threats. In particular, the existing ion source lacks the sensitivity needed to detect these compounds at the low levels mandated by EQS. The VIP-HESI ion source delivers significantly enhanced sensitivity, enabling more accurate quantification of trace-level contaminants. This upgrade will also prevent premature obsolescence of the remaining instrumentation and ensure the system remains fit for purpose.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067241-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2025 - 6 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £57,623 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL RESOURCES WALES |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2025 at 15:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067241-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067241-2025
  21st October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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