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title: "Pyrolyser & Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060137"
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# Pyrolyser & Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060137

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## Summary

The contracting process for a Pyrolyser & Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometer was conducted by the University of Exeter, located in Exeter, UK. This procurement, classified under the industry category of goods, was aimed at enhancing the analysis and identification of microplastics and other contaminants within environmental matrices. The tender process, initiated on 7th January 2026, followed an open procedure method, and its award stage concluded on 28th May 2026. The awarded contract, with a gross value of £235,080.83, was signed on 27th May 2026 encompassing a delivery period from that date until 27th May 2027. The main procurement category was goods, and Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd was selected as the successful supplier.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment and environmental analysis technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the field of mass spectrometry and chromatography, particularly those capable of integrating advanced technologies for the identification and characterisation of complex environmental pollutants, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future procurements. The demand for comprehensive environmental monitoring solutions, in line with increasing regulatory scrutiny, is likely to grow, offering further potential for business expansion and innovation in this sector.

## Notice

A GC-MS system equipped with a pyrolyser is required for the analysis of long-chain and polymeric molecules, enabling the identification and characterisation of microplastics within complex environmental matrices. Together, these complementary techniques provide a robust, future-proof analytical framework to support comprehensive environmental monitoring, emerging contaminant detection, and increasing regulatory and environmental scrutiny.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050121-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 May 2026 - 27 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £540,000 |
| Lots value | £540,000 |
| Awards value | £195,900 |
| Contracts value | £195,900 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38432210 - Gas chromatographs
- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 09:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050121-2026
- 13 Mar 2026 at 17:30 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023228-2026
- 7 Jan 2026 at 15:32 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001166-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050121-2026
  28th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023228-2026
  13th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001166-2026
  7th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101437&TID100106678&B=
- https://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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