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title: "Trace gas analyser instrument"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067beb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-04-02"
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# Trace gas analyser instrument

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067beb

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has completed the procurement process for a trace gas analyser instrument, intended for a research project. The tender, identified by the id UE249772, falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with the delivery location specified as the United Kingdom, particularly in the UKK region. This procurement process was carried out under the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, employing a direct method below the competition threshold, indicating a more streamlined and less competitive selection process. The entire process culminated with the signing of the contract on 15th July 2025, scheduled to run from 16th July 2025 until 31st December 2025, reflecting a proactive and timely organisation by the University’s procurement team based at Northcote House, Queens Drive, Exeter.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision instruments to engage with a renowned academic institution and potentially grow their portfolio in the academic sector. Firms similar to LI-COR Biosciences UK Limited, an SME chosen as the supplier, might find this type of procurement especially appealing as it underscores the value of providing specialised goods in a non-competitive environment, thus enhancing their reputation and footprint within the public academic sphere. This procurement is particularly inviting for small to medium enterprises that can offer niche and high-quality scientific equipment, thereby fostering business growth through collaborations with esteemed educational establishments.

## Notice

Trace gas analyser instrument for research project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030943-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £109,165 |

## 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 | LI-COR BIOSCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 13:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030943-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030943-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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