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title: "Supply, Installation, and Support of DSC250 Thermal Analysis System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06599b"
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# Supply, Installation, and Support of DSC250 Thermal Analysis System

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06599b

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## Summary

Sheffield Hallam University has completed the procurement process for the supply, installation, and support of a DSC250 Thermal Analysis System to enhance their laboratory facilities. The procurement, classified under the goods industry category, involved limited competition and concluded with the contract award to Waters Limited, a large-scale company based in Wilmslow, United Kingdom. The procurement process was initiated under the UK legal framework and saw the contract becoming active with its period running from 16th December 2025 to 28th February 2026. Final contract signing occurred on 16th December 2025, marking a gross contract value of £127,623. This procurement stage is identified as complete.

This procurement could create significant opportunities for manufacturers and suppliers of detection and analysis apparatus, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive installation and after-sales support services. Businesses provided with technical staff training and equipped with reliable warranty options would be well-suited for similar tenders. Organisations specialising in thermal analysis systems could leverage this type of contract to expand their client base within the educational sector, particularly in sub-central government public authorities like universities across the United Kingdom.

## Notice

The supply and installation of a DSC250 Thermal Analysis System and associated components for use within the University's laboratory facilities. This includes all equipment, accessories, configuration, calibration, testing, Basic staff training, warranty provision, and after-sales support as detailed in the supplier's quotation and aligned with the University's technical requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015827-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £106,352 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 1WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| 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

- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2026 at 16:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015827-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015827-2026
  20th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.shu.ac.uk
- http://www.waters.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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