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title: "Provision of Mass Spectrometry for the Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste (CREWW)"
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# Provision of Mass Spectrometry for the Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste (CREWW)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f9c6

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## Summary

The University of Exeter had initiated a procurement process, titled "Provision of Mass Spectrometry for the Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste (CREWW)", intending to acquire specific scientific equipment, including an LC-QQQ, LC-TOF, and DESI system. This process, classified under the "goods" industry category, was based in Exeter, UK. It utilised an open procurement method, allowing broad participation. However, it was cancelled as of 14th January 2026 due to inconsistencies in the requirements documents. Originally, it was set to conclude the tender period on 30th January 2026, with plans for awards by 16th February 2026. The procurement aimed to meet intricate environmental application needs and included three lot allocations, all of which were cancelled.

This procurement represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in mass spectrometry and scientific equipment, particularly those experienced in handling complex sample matrices and providing substantial vendor support. Despite the current cancellation, businesses with expertise in these fields and a strong foundation in technical and responsible procurement criteria could anticipate future procurement opportunities when the tender is reissued. Companies capable of providing user-friendly software and extensive libraries for data analysis may find themselves competitive candidates for similar upcoming tenders from such public undertakings.

## Notice

The aim of this instrument purchase is to acquire an LC-QQQ able to run a targeted PFAS method in potentially complex sample matrices. We require a user-friendly software platform and the right level of vender support to enable the end user to run samples and report complex data with the use of libraries and databases. We also require an LC-TOF capable of MRM with a DESI sample introduction system that can run a variety of environmental applications in potentially complex sample matrices. We require a user-friendly software platform and the right level of vender support to enable the end user to run samples and report complex data with the potential use of libraries and databases.

### Lot Information

Lot 1: LC QQQ

Purchase of LC QQQ

Lot 2: LC QTOF

Purchase of LC QTOF

Lot 3: DESI

Purchase of DESI system

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003129-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,175,000 |
| Lots value | £1,175,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers
- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 14:16 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003129-2026
- 18 Dec 2025 at 19:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084657-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003129-2026
  14th January 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084657-2025
  18th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101099&TID100106340&B=
- https://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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