---
title: "Liquid Water Isotope Analyser"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06752b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-03-26"
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# Liquid Water Isotope Analyser

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06752b

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## Summary

The University of Exeter, located in Exeter, United Kingdom, has completed the direct procurement process for a Liquid Water Isotope Analyser. Classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, the procurement included various components such as an auto-injector system and a batch injection system. The contract was awarded to Cura Terrae Air Limited, a Sheffield-based SME, following the procurement method below threshold without competition. The contract, active from 30th October 2025 until 31st March 2026, is valued at £121,468.80 and falls within the sub-central government category.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of providing installation services. Given the nature of the equipment involved, businesses involved in scientific research and instrumentation would find this procurement particularly relevant. SMEs should note this opportunity as it emphasises non-competitive procurement, allowing them to leverage their niche expertise in precision instrumentation to secure contracts like these, expanding their portfolio with prominent institutions such as the University of Exeter. Businesses with a focus on innovative laboratory solutions might have a competitive edge in future tenders from similar public authorities.

## Notice

1 x Liquid water isotope analyser 1 x LGR Auto-injector system 1 x Batch injection system 1 x Working standards set 1 x Working standards set - enriched 1 x Spares set 1 x Mirror cleaning kit

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027943-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £121,468 |

## 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 4QJ |
| 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 | CURA TERRAE AIR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 13:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027943-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027943-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.et.co.uk
- http://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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