---
title: "Purchase of X-Ray Powder Diffractometer with Autosampler"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-159979"
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buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-01-06"
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# Purchase of X-Ray Powder Diffractometer with Autosampler

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-159979

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## Summary

Cardiff University has successfully completed a procurement process for the acquisition of a high-value laboratory equipment, specifically an X-Ray Powder Diffractometer with Autosampler. The process falls under the education industry category and is located in the UK, specifically in Cardiff. The procurement has been awarded to Bruker UK Limited, with a contract value of £308,975. The tender followed a limited procurement method, where a market engagement was conducted to award the contract without prior publication of a call for competition, using a specific ranking within a framework. The contract was finalized and signed on 23rd December 2025, indicating the successful completion of the award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale companies, particularly those specialising in the supply and development of advanced scientific equipment and laboratory technologies. Businesses that have a solid standing and recognition in the field of laboratory equipment supply, and who can navigate university procurement frameworks, would be well-suited for such competitive opportunities. Engaging in such prestigious contracts with academic institutions can enhance a company’s market presence, foster new business relationships, and drive technological advancements in scientific communities.

## Notice

Cardiff University has awarded a contract on LAB3162 NW - High Value Laboratory Equipment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Cardiff University has awarded a contract on LAB3162 NW - High Value Laboratory Equipment.

### Procurement Information

Cardiff University has conducted a market engagement on the framework. Supplier were contacted based on the ranking on the framework contract was awarded to the first ranked supplier for this requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159979 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £308,975 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 4HQ |
| 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 | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159979

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN575647
  Purchase of X-Ray Powder Diffractometer with Autosampler - Cardiff University has awarded a contract on LAB3162 NW - High Value Laboratory Equipment.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-159979

## Provenance

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