---
title: "Kent 2030 Capital Expenditure for School of Psychology"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aa87"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT"
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# Kent 2030 Capital Expenditure for School of Psychology

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aa87

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## Summary

The procurement process involves The University of Kent as the buying organisation, with a focus on capital expenditure for the School of Psychology titled "Kent 2030 Capital Expenditure for School of Psychology." This procurement, classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, takes place in Canterbury, United Kingdom. The most recent stage of the procurement, dated 1st June 2026, has reached completion with the procurement method being direct, under the threshold without competition. The contract, valued at EUR 116,379.40, covers the procurement of a DualBrite MKIV fNIRS package, including peripherals, an extended warranty, and an upgrade of MKIII to MKIV devices, with the contract period spanning from 1st June 2026 to 30th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of laboratory and precision equipment, like small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in non-invasive brain imaging technologies. Such enterprises can benefit from expanding their reach into educational institutions looking to upgrade their research capabilities. Suppliers with expertise in providing high-quality scientific equipment stand a chance to grow their business associations, particularly in the academic sector, which often seeks innovative and reliable technology solutions.

## Notice

1 x DualBrite MKIV fNIRS package including additional peripherals, extended warranty and upgrade of MKIII to MKIV devices.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051498-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £116,379 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT2 7NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Blean Forest |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARTINIS MEDICAL SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 14:28 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051498-2026
- 1 Jun 2026 at 14:08 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051478-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051498-2026
  1st June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051478-2026
  1st June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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