---
title: "Infrared imaging system"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d339"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Infrared imaging system

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d339

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## Summary

The public procurement process was initiated by the University of Exeter, located at Northcote House, Queens Drive, Exeter, for acquiring an infrared imaging system and an extended warranty. This contract is categorised under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and was awarded to LI-COR Biosciences UK Limited. The procurement was carried out using a direct method below the competition threshold, with the process culminating in the Award stage. The contract was signed on 18th June 2026 and runs from 19th June 2026 to 31st July 2026, with the location for goods delivery being the United Kingdom, specifically the UK South West region (UKK). The procurement is aligned with the UKPGA legislation 2023/54. The contract's gross value amounts to GBP 66,594.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity particularly for suppliers in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment sector. Companies specialised in creating advanced imaging solutions, especially those offering bespoke warranties and maintenance services, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future contracts. The procurement method indicates a preference for direct negotiation, allowing small and medium-sized enterprises, like LI-COR Biosciences UK Limited, to engage more readily without the need for a highly competitive bidding process. Businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector's scientific research support structures might find aligning their offerings with such specific requirements advantageous.

## Notice

Infrared imaging system and extended warranty to replace existing system, which is required for research continuity purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070285-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £66,594 |

## 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

- 24 Jul 2026 at 12:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070285-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070285-2026
  24th July 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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