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title: "Provision of Mass Spectrometry for the Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste (CREWW)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06075f"
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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06075f

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has undertaken a procurement process for the provision of mass spectrometry equipment for its Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste (CREWW). This process, initiated under an open procedure, aimed to procure extensive laboratory equipment, including Lot 1: LC QQQ, Lot 2: LC QTOF, and Lot 3: AIMS, with a total estimated contract value of £1,080,000. The procurement stage saw the bidding period end on 11 February 2026, followed by an award period completion in March. Although initially planned through a tender initiation, the procurement experienced a specification review that led to the cancellation of some aspects, with a final termination notice published on 28 April 2026. Located in Exeter, UK, this procurement falls under the scientific laboratory industry category.

The tender process presents opportunities for growth particularly for companies specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, notably mass spectrometry technologies. While the process utilised an open procedure favouring inclusivity, the award for Lot 1 went to Waters Ltd, highlighting an opportunity for large businesses equipped with expertise in advanced laboratory technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) keen on entering this market may benefit from engaging in this sector by enhancing their capabilities to meet the technical and responsible procurement criteria specified. The procurement allows competitors to contribute to environmental resilience, potentially driving innovation and securing long-term market positions within the scientific equipment industry.

## Notice

We require the following for the University of Exeter's Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste (CREWW): Lot 1: LC QQQ Lot 2: LC QTOF Lot 3: AIMS

### Lot Information

Lot 1: LC QQQ

Lot 2: LC QTOF

Lot 3: AIMS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038633-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Apr 2026 - 15 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | £900,000 |
| Awards value | £413,816 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38433000 - Spectrometers
- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 13:20 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038633-2026
- 1 Apr 2026 at 14:00 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030446-2026
- 16 Jan 2026 at 10:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003775-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038633-2026
  28th April 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030446-2026
  1st April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003775-2026
  16th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101780&TID100107009&B=
- https://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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