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title: "Glovebox System for Inert-atmosphere Optical Spectroscopy (INOS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078419"
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buyer: "Swansea University"
published: "2026-10-08"
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# Glovebox System for Inert-atmosphere Optical Spectroscopy (INOS)

Buyer: Swansea University  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078419

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## Summary

Swansea University procured a laboratory glovebox system with a gas purification system for inert-atmosphere optical spectroscopy. The equipment is intended to support work under a controlled atmosphere with oxygen and moisture each below 1 part per million. This is a specialist laboratory equipment supply, rather than a construction or service contract. Delivery is in Swansea University’s area in Wales, with the award specifying locations in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot. The requirement relates to optical spectroscopy research and calls for equipment capable of maintaining very low oxygen and moisture levels in the working atmosphere.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to MBraun Inertgas-Systeme GmbH, which also signed the contract on 8 October 2026. The contract runs from 8 October 2026 to 7 October 2028. Its value is £49,860.96 excluding VAT (£59,833.15 including VAT). The contract was awarded through a below-threshold limited competition. It comprised one lot, covering the glovebox system and its gas purification equipment. The available process details identify the required controlled-atmosphere performance, but do not describe a separate scoring or evaluation formula.

For suppliers of specialist laboratory equipment, this award demonstrates Swansea University’s demand for an integrated glovebox and gas purification system suited to optical spectroscopy research. A credible competitor for a similar requirement would need to supply equipment that can reliably maintain oxygen and moisture below 1 part per million, as well as support controlled-atmosphere laboratory work. The purchase was made through a limited competition below the relevant threshold, so the awarded supplier was selected through a restricted procurement route rather than an open tender. The successful supplier is a large specialist equipment company, indicating that relevant product expertise and the ability to supply a complete, precision laboratory system are commercially pertinent. The requirement is specific to this research application and buyer.

## Notice

Supply of glovebox with gas purification system for the work under controlled atmosphere with

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095359-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2026 - 7 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,860 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Swansea University |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Postcode area | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA2 8PP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Sketty |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MBraun Inertgas-Systeme GmbH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2026 at 15:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095359-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095359-2026
  8th October 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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