---
title: "Purchase of X-Ray Powder Diffractometer with Autosampler"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06001e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-01-06"
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# Purchase of X-Ray Powder Diffractometer with Autosampler

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06001e

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## Summary

Cardiff University, a body governed by public law located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, has successfully completed the procurement process for the purchase of an X-Ray Powder Diffractometer with Autosampler. This falls under the industry category of Medical Equipment with a CPV code of 33100000. The procurement took place using a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. This contract was awarded to Bruker UK Limited on 23rd December 2025, with a total contract value of GBP 308,975. The procurement was conducted as part of LAB3162 NW - High Value Laboratory Equipment framework, focusing on essential laboratory goods.

For businesses, particularly those supplying high-value laboratory and medical equipment, this contract represents a significant opportunity, showcasing the potential for similar future engagements with public sector bodies like Cardiff University. Companies experienced in the supply and maintenance of advanced medical diagnostic equipment such as an X-Ray Powder Diffractometer would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders, provided they offer competitive pricing strategies. This tender highlights the importance of ranking on framework agreements as a means of fostering lucrative business growth in the public sector market in the UK.

## Notice

Cardiff University has awarded a contract on LAB3162 NW - High Value Laboratory Equipment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Cardiff University has awarded a contract on LAB3162 NW - High Value Laboratory Equipment.

### Procurement Information

Cardiff University has conducted a market engagement on the framework. Supplier were contacted based on the ranking on the framework contract was awarded to the first ranked supplier for this requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000683-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £308,975 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 4HQ |
| 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 | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2026 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000683-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0258

## Provenance

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