---
title: "Equipment Purchase - DSC2500 and TGA55"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067e79"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN"
published: "2026-04-09"
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# Equipment Purchase - DSC2500 and TGA55

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067e79

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## Summary

The University of Lincoln, a public authority in the sub-central government sector, has completed a procurement process for the purchase of specialist equipment, namely the DSC2500 and TGA55, from TA Instruments, a division of Waters Ltd. The location for this procurement is Lincoln, UK, and it falls under the industry category of "Instruments for checking physical characteristics" (CPV code 38400000). The procurement method used was direct procurement, conducted below the threshold without competition. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will end on 31st July 2026, with a total purchase value of £165,715.20, including VAT.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying advanced scientific instruments. Companies similar in scale and specialisation to Waters Ltd may find opportunities in providing high-tech goods to educational institutions, particularly those investing in research infrastructure. Businesses skilled in producing equipment that supports scientific and technical advancements will likely fit well in such procurement processes. Engaging in these contracts could facilitate growth by establishing or strengthening relationships with academic institutions and expanding market reach in the public sector.

## Notice

This is a Contract Details Notice for the purchase of specialist equipment including the DSC2500 and TGA55 from TA Instruments - A Division of Waters Ltd. The purchase value total is PS165,715.20 (including VAT).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032160-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £165,715 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN6 7TS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Boultham |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| 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

- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 08:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032160-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032160-2026
  9th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lincoln.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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