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title: "Purchase of Bruker Mass Spectral Libraries"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068267"
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buyer: "NATURAL RESOURCES WALES"
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# Purchase of Bruker Mass Spectral Libraries

Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068267

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## Summary

This contract award involves Natural Resources Wales, located in Cardiff, who sought the purchase of proprietary Bruker Mass Spectral Libraries to enhance chemical identification processes crucial for environmental monitoring and regulatory compliance. The procurement falls under the category of detection and analysis apparatus within the goods sector, according to the awarded CPV codes. The contract was awarded directly to Bruker UK Limited without competition, under Welsh devolved regulations, and classified as 'Below threshold.' The procurement stage is complete, with the tender process having commenced on 24th March 2026, concluding on 24th June 2026. The libraries are designed for seamless integration with Bruker’s software, ensuring results that meet stringent legal standards and scientific scrutiny.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses operating within the research, testing, or scientific analysis sectors, particularly those dealing with proprietary software and equipment. Companies that specialise in creating or distributing chemical identification technologies would find particular interest in tendering for similar contracts, as they can provide bespoke solutions tailored to the buyer’s specific validation requirements. Moreover, SMEs with expertise in the production of analytical reference materials could benefit from similar direct procurement methods, enhancing their growth potential by aligning their offerings with precise industry needs. Bruker UK Limited exemplifies how exclusive supply capabilities can secure advantageous contract awards within specialised segments.

## Notice

Mass spectral libraries are required to enhance the accuracy, confidence, and defensibility of chemical identification across NRWAS's targeted and non-targeted LC-MS/MS workflows. They support statutory duties under the WFD, EQSD, Watch List and incident response by enabling robust identification of pollutants, emerging contaminants, and transformation products. The libraries also improve operational efficiency by reducing analyst time through automated, reliable matching, while vendor-validated reference spectra future-proof analytical capability, minimise lifecycle costs, and ensure results withstand regulatory, scientific, and public scrutiny. These mass spectral libraries are proprietary and exclusively supplied by Bruker, with no alternative source. They are purpose-built to operate within Bruker's software and instrument platforms, providing the validated compatibility required for accurate spectral matching and dependable analytical performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033965-2026 |
| 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 | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2026 - 24 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,850 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL RESOURCES WALES |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 19:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033965-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033965-2026
  14th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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