Find Tenders for Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Supply of Night Vision Monoculars Echo White Phosphor

Description: Unite Procurement UK Limited (part of Unite Holding SE), on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is seeking suppliers to join the Unite Procurement Platform to support the supply of Night Vision Monoculars Echo White Phosphor. The Unite Procurement Platform (Unite | Simplify indirect procurement with our smarter platform) offers a compliant route to market for UK Public Sector organisations to manage low-value, high-volume procurement. How to Apply Interested suppliers should register their interest by contacting Unite Procurement UK Limited and provide details of their product range, modification capabilities, and maintenance services. Further information on the onboarding process for the Unite Procurement Platform will be provided upon expression of interest and can also be found at the link attached. Unite Procurement UK Limited does not intend to appoint (read more...)

Summary: Unite Procurement UK Limited, a division of Unite Holding SE and acting on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is inviting suppliers to join their platform for the supply of Night Vision Monoculars Echo White Phosphor. This procurement falls under the 'Optical instruments' industry category, with related areas including polarising material and cameras, among others. The process currently is in the tender stage, with interested parties encouraged to express interest by the 13th of March 2026. Upon onboarding, suppliers will contribute to a competitive supply base supporting the Ministry of Defence, with goods delivery expected within the United Kingdom. The procurement method is selective, involving catalogue purchasing, and the contract period spans from the 16th of March 2026 to the 16th of March 2028.

In Cave Vacuum System - Centralised Vacuum Cleaning System (CVCS)

Description: The United Kingdom National Nuclear Lab (UKNNL) requires the provision of an In Cave Vacuum System - Centralised Vacuum Cleaning System (CVCS). To ensure a comprehensive view on the current situation, we are issuing the attached Early Engagement RFI to receive input from the supply market. Early Engagement RFI Submission Deadline = 06/03/2025 (complete and return Early Engagement RFI In Cave Vacuum System). This exercise is a request for information, it does not constitute a formal procurement process. The purpose of this exercise is to assess the interest and capabilities within current markets to deliver this service. UKNNL may choose to contact suppliers based on the information provided in this questionnaire. If you prefer not to be contacted, please clearly indicate this preference in your questionnaire response. UKNNL (read more...)

Summary: The United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) is currently in the planning stage of procuring an In Cave Vacuum System, referred to as the Centralised Vacuum Cleaning System (CVCS). This procurement process targets the industry category related to miscellaneous special-purpose machinery, including vacuum cleaners and pumps, as well as high-pressure cleaning apparatus and engineering design services. The procurement is situated in Warrington, United Kingdom, with the preliminary market engagement scheduled to conclude by 6th March 2026. The process is characterised as a request for information (RFI) to gauge interest and capabilities from potential suppliers rather than a formal tender. The CVCS is crucial for supporting housekeeping in high-radiation environments during remote metal cutting operations, collecting hazardous swarf for safe disposal.

CN250573 KSS Instrument Maintenance

Description: Kent Scientific Services (KSS) seeks to find an agreement with a service provider for the maintenance and servicing of their Gas and liquid Chromatography Equipment. KSS seek to commission a provider for Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Corrective Maintenance for instrumentation that has been specified in the Tender documents. As specified within the Tender, please note that the TCV is indicative and subject to the frequency of corrective maintenance and the cost of parts that are required during the contract term. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Laboratory%2C-optical-and-precision-equipments-%28excl.-glasses%29./KAP6W326T9 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/KAP6W326T9

Summary: Kent County Council is actively seeking a service provider for the maintenance and servicing of Gas and liquid Chromatography Equipment through the tender titled "CN250573 KSS Instrument Maintenance". This procurement, classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment services, is located in Maidstone, United Kingdom (region UKJ4). The procurement process is in the tender stage with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 6th March 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 16th March 2026. The contract is open for services, valued at £105,000 net, and employs an open procurement method under a below-threshold open competition. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026, spanning up to a maximum of three years if renewal options are utilized.

Procurement of Testing Campaign Using a Packed Bed Flow Reactor - PP-UKIFS- 458

Description: UKIFS is seeking to procure a suitable Suppliers that can provide access to a small-scale flow reactor instrument or test rig to perform characterisation experiments on solid materials. The test requirement is to perform absorption breakthrough analysis to verify the effectiveness of getter materials at removal of contaminants from a flowing noble gas stream. The contaminants involved are hydrogen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxygen & nitrogen. The supplier will be responsible for providing access to or procuring the necessary instrumentation to host these tests and performing a programme of tests for four sample materials with two gas mixtures. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Abingdon:-Hydrogen%2C-argon%2C-rare-gases%2C-nitrogen-and-oxygen./73CTH88WC9 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukifs.delta-esourcing.com/respond/73CTH88WC9

Summary: UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd, located at Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, United Kingdom, is seeking suppliers through an open procurement method for a testing campaign using a packed bed flow reactor. The tender, titled "Procurement of Testing Campaign Using a Packed Bed Flow Reactor – PP-UKIFS- 458," is within the services category, specifically technical testing and consultancy with applications including hydrogen and noble gases analysis. Key dates include a tender submission deadline on 27th March 2026 at 15:00, following an enquiry period that closes on 11th March 2026. The procurement process is in the tender stage, offering a gross contract value of £96,000.

UKRI-5692 ISIS MUSHROOM/WISH-II Neutron Guides

Description: This Tender specifies the requirements for the supply of the MUSHROOM and WISH II neutron guides. Both are to be supplied under this contract. The guides will be installed at the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source facility in Oxfordshire. ISIS uses neutrons produced via spallation in a variety of beamlines to investigate material properties and life sciences. The MUSHROOM instrument project will deliver a new instrument to be used for indirect spectrometry located on Target Station 2, port W8.. The WISH-II instrument will deliver a cold neutron diffractometer located on Target Station 2, port E9. The requirement is to design, supply, install, test and align (approximately 37.1m for MUSHROOM and 33.3m for WISH II) of straight, elliptical neutron guide with the M-values and reflectivity described in the Tender (read more...)

Summary: UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has initiated an open tender process for the supply of MUSHROOM and WISH II neutron guides, to be installed at the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source facility in Oxfordshire. The procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a focus on scientific research applications. This tender is currently active with UKRI, a central government public authority, managing the procurement process. The tender stage commenced on 25th February 2026, with submission deadlines on 1st April 2026, and the award slated for 8th April 2026. The procurement contract, valued at £1,800,000 gross, aims to deliver straight, elliptical neutron guides with specified M-values and reflectivity, targeting installation by 1st May 2026, with the contract concluding on 31st October 2027.

Weighing Scales

Description: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has a requirement to procure a range of Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) weighing scales. Equipment types and ranges as follows: Bench 0-50 Kg Crane 0-5000Kg Hanging 0-2200Kg Pallet 0-2500Kg Floor 0-3000Kg Platform 0-20000Kg Equipment to be manufactured to UKCA/CE & BSEN 45501. Please note, procurement dates and values in this notice are subject to governance and should not be viewed as a firm commitment.

Summary: DE&S Deca, a central government authority within the Ministry of Defence, is undertaking a procurement process for the supply of Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) weighing scales. This tender is focused on various types of weighing equipment including bench, crane, hanging, pallet, floor, and platform scales, compliant with UKCA/CE and BSEN 45501 standards. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with significant milestones including a market engagement notice published on 23 February 2026, and a deadline for responses set for 27 March 2026. The procurement process involves goods classified under electronic analytical and technical balances, weighing machinery, and checkweigher scales, highlighting its relevance in the industrial machinery sector across the United Kingdom.

Site Investigation Survey Framework

Description: Thames Water intends to establish a Framework Agreement to appoint suitably qualified suppliers to deliver site investigation surveys and associated deliverables across its operational area. The Framework will enable Thames Water (and, where applicable, permitted person and including main contractors) to call off individual surveys and/or programmes of surveys on an as-needed basis during the Framework term. This Framework is intended to cover both infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects, which may take place on Thames Water sites, private or public land, and/or within highways and road environments. Thames Water reserves the right to refine the award criteria. Please note that that deadline for asking for access to the PSQ & submitting of the 5 March 2026.

Summary: The procurement process is being conducted by Thames Water Utilities Limited, a private utility company based in Reading, UK. They are seeking suppliers for their "Site Investigation Survey Framework," which involves both infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects across various UK regions. The tender has been updated with a new submission deadline of 12 March 2026, 10:00 am, with expressions of interest required by this date. The active tender is in the selective stage with a competitive, flexible procedure and is split into four primary lots focused on different types of surveys, such as above ground, below ground, and multidisciplinary approaches. The total estimated value of the framework agreement is £176 million GBP. The contract period is set to begin on 30 June 2026, potentially lasting until 30 March 2034, considering possible extensions.

Supply of Multi-Tool Head 3D Printer with Enclosure

Description: Unite Procurement UK Limited (part of Unite Holding SE), on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is seeking suppliers to join the Unite Procurement Platform to support the supply of Supply of Multi-Tool Head 3D Printer with Enclosure. The Unite Procurement Platform (Unite | Simplify indirect procurement with our smarter platform) offers a compliant route to market for UK Public Sector organisations to manage low-value, high-volume procurement. 3.1 Equipment Specification The 3D printing system must include: * Large build volume suitable for production scale prototyping * Multiple independent or coordinated toolheads (minimum 5), enabling: o Multi material printing o Multi colour printing o Tool specific capabilities (e.g., extrusion, support material, engineering polymers) * Fully assembled unit ready for operation * Rigid enclosed frame or enclosure bundle for temperature (read more...)

Summary: Unite Procurement UK Limited, acting on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is seeking suppliers for the procurement of a Multi-Tool Head 3D Printer with Enclosure. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, seeks to onboard multiple suppliers to the Unite Procurement Platform. This large-scale procurement is classified under the "Machine tools" category, with project delivery expected throughout the United Kingdom. The procurement employs a selective method through a catalogue purchase process and involves a tender period ending on 16th March 2026, with contract commencement on 17th March 2026. The contract will last until March 2030, presenting a substantial opportunity in the goods category with an estimated value ranging from £100,000 to £300,000.

High Accuracy GPS equipment

Description: We require a minimum of 2 High Accuracy GNSS devices with better than 10cm accuracy and a desirable of 1cm, with the ability to receive subscription correction service. Must have day long endurance either through single or swappable batteries. Full requirements to be found within High Accuracy GNSS Specification document.

Summary: Natural England, a public authority under the central government, is currently in the tender stage for procuring high accuracy GPS equipment, with a specific focus on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). The tender, titled "High Accuracy GPS equipment," is set to close on 24th February 2026 at 17:00. The procurement aims to acquire at least two GNSS devices with precision better than 10cm, ideally achieving 1cm accuracy. These devices should be capable of subscription correction service and possess long battery endurance. The procurement method adopted is an open competition, fitting within the "below threshold" category, with the process being overseen by Chris Palmer. The delivery location identified is in the UKK region of the United Kingdom, with an overall contract value set at £33,333, inclusive of VAT amounting to £40,000 gross. The contract period is scheduled from 16th March 2026 to 16th June 2026.

Microbiology Automation, including automated Blood Culture, Microbial Identification and Susceptibility Testing Systems

Description: The Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS), on behalf of the Health and Social Care (HSC) Trusts and the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service (NIBTS), invites tenders for the supply of advanced laboratory automation solutions for microbiological testing, including automated Blood Culture, Microbial Identification and Susceptibility Testing Systems.

Summary: The Belfast Health and Social Care Trust is leading a procurement process on behalf of several trusts and the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service for the supply of advanced microbiological testing laboratory automation. This tender, initiated on 20 February 2026, aims to procure systems for automated blood culture, microbial identification, and susceptibility testing across facilities in Northern Ireland. The tender process, governed by a competitive flexible procedure, is at the tender stage with a submission deadline of 1 April 2026. The procurement falls under the medical equipment category, with significant gross potential valued at £25,947,007 and encompasses additional services related to laboratory systems. Interested parties should note the enquiry period ending on 25 March 2026 and anticipate the award period completion by 30 November 2026.