---
title: "ICP-MS system via RCIF funding"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067170"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-03-23"
---

# ICP-MS system via RCIF funding

Buyer: LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067170

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## Summary

The procurement process involves London South Bank University, acting as the buyer, securing an ICP-MS system via RCIF funding for cross-College research and to assist project student needs. This initiative falls within the higher education services and research, testing, and scientific technical simulator industry categories. The tender was limited due to its value being below the threshold, marking the procurement stage as complete. Shimadzu UK Limited was awarded the contract, with the agreement signing dated 12 March 2026. The contract commences on 25 March 2026 and concludes on 24 March 2029. The procurement's total estimated value is £179,310.22 in GBP.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific analytical equipment who wish to collaborate with education institutions. As London South Bank University engages in expanding its research capabilities, suppliers of sophisticated multi-element analytical systems are especially well-positioned to benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Shimadzu UK Limited, which can offer robust warranty packages and high-quality products, stand a competitive chance in such tenders, paving the way for future engagements in the public sector. Businesses that focus on technological innovation for educational and research purposes can expect enhanced growth potential by participating in similar procurement processes.

## Notice

Capital asset, ICP-MS multi-element analytical capability, to support cross-College research and also project student needs. Asset includes 36 month warranty

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026288-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2026 - 24 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £149,425 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 0AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | St George's |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 13:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026288-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026288-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13838
  No contract issued. Supplier accepted out Ts & Cs for goods.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.lsbu.ac.uk/
- https://www.shimadzu.co.uk/index.html

## Provenance

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