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Supply, installation, and commissioning of Liquid Scintillation Counters
UKAEA's Health Physics Laboratory needs three new Liquid Scintillation Counters to replace end-of-life equipment used for tritium analysis from the Culham site. The contract covers supply, installation, commissioning, and training.
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Dipwell Loggers
Natural England needs data loggers to measure temperature and water level in dipwells across semi-natural habitats. Equipment must work at depths up to 2 metres.
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School of Physics & Astronomy: UV Nanoimprint Lithography System
The University of St Andrews School of Physics & Astronomy is purchasing a UV nanoimprint lithography system capable of replicating sub-micron structures in photoresists and organic semiconductors, with alignment capability for both stamps and masks.
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The Supply of Nutrient Analysers
Scottish Water needs 2 nutrient analysers for their lab, including the equipment, servicing and consumables for the contract period.
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ITT for a Cryo Free Dilution Refrigerator
Lancaster University is seeking tenders for the supply, delivery and installation of a cryo-free dilution refrigerator for laboratory use.
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25 mm Vacuum Insulated Control Valve
HSE needs a 25 mm vacuum-insulated control valve for liquid hydrogen service at cryogenic temperatures (20 K minimum). The valve must have continuous 0–100% analogue control, ATEX Zone 1 rating, and bayonet connections, rated to 22 barg.
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80 mm Vacuum Insulated Control Valve
HSE needs a specialist 80 mm vacuum-insulated control valve for liquid hydrogen service (down to 20 K) with pneumatic actuation and ATEX Zone 1 compliance. Delivery required before August 2026 for their Buxton test site.
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3015 Multiaxial Axial-Torsional Fatigue Testing System
Nottingham Trent University needs an electromechanical axial-torsional fatigue testing system for combined static and dynamic loading tests. The system must allow simultaneous and independent control of axial and torsional forces.
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DLSITT1055 - M1 and M2 Collimating Mirror System for Beamline I20 for Diamond Light Source
Design, manufacture, assembly, delivery and installation of two cooled, high-power mirror systems (M1 and M2) for the I20-Scanning beamline at Diamond Light Source. The mirrors include mechanics with benders and anti-sag, cooling arrangements, temperature monitoring, and mechanical interlocking with electronic feedback.
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T107 Supply, Delivery and Maintenance of ISCO Proprietary Equipment and Spare Parts
Northern Ireland Water needs supply, delivery, installation, repair and maintenance of ISCO proprietary monitoring equipment and spare parts at their premises, plus off-site workshop repairs.
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Smoke Ventilation Maintenance Services
Ulster University needs a contractor to maintain and repair smoke ventilation systems across all its premises, ensuring they remain compliant and operational. Work is ongoing as-and-when required.
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Supply of Night Vision Monoculars Echo White Phosphor
The Ministry of Defence is recruiting multiple suppliers to a framework for providing Night Vision Monoculars Echo White Phosphor through the Unite Procurement Platform. Suppliers can express interest by the deadline or apply on a rolling basis thereafter.
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Gaseous Hydrogen Pressure Reduction Station
HSE needs a bespoke gaseous hydrogen pressure reduction station to step down supply from 500 barg to a controlled outlet of up to 100 barg at 20–400 g/s flow rate. The system must be fully instrumented with ATEX-rated pressure, temperature and mass flow sensors outputting analogue signals, built from stainless 316L pipework and fitted with appropriate flanges for their hydrogen test programme.
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VCA0012 - Vehicle Emissions Testing 2026
The Vehicle Certification Agency needs light-duty vehicle emissions testing under the New In-Service Conformity methodology, complying with GB Regulation 2017/1151 and UN Regulation 83.08. The contract covers testing services to verify vehicle compliance with emissions standards.
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Soil moisture loggers
Natural England wants 150 soil moisture and temperature probes with loggers for long-term monitoring of English soils under semi-natural habitats. Supply and delivery only-no installation or support services mentioned.
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CN250573 KSS Instrument Maintenance
Kent Scientific Services needs a provider for preventative and corrective maintenance of gas and liquid chromatography equipment. The contract value is indicative and will vary based on actual maintenance frequency and parts costs.
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Liquid Hydrogen Flow Conditioning Module for Experimental Programme
The HSE needs a liquid hydrogen flow conditioning module that vaporises cryogenic hydrogen to a controlled gaseous flow (30–400 g/s) at temperatures between 25–50 K, with automatic temperature control via feedback loop.
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Supply of Multi-Tool Head 3D Printer with Enclosure
The Ministry of Defence, through Unite Procurement UK Limited, is seeking suppliers to join a framework agreement to provide multi-tool head 3D printers with enclosures. The system must have at least 5 independent toolheads, support multiple materials and colours, and include remote monitoring capability.
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Environmental Monitoring System Framework
The V&A is setting up a multi-supplier framework to procure environmental monitoring systems (EMS) for temperature, humidity, light and UV measurement. Suppliers must complete a 3-month trial in a gallery at V&A South Kensington before joining the framework, which other cultural institutions will also be able to use.
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Supply and Maintenance of Gas Monitors
Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority needs 100 five-channel gas monitors: 14 pumped units and 86 passive monitors for frontline appliances, hazmat advisors, confined space work, training, investigation and spares. Four-year contract with optional one-year extension.
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250293 AMIC Chemically Assisted Ion Beam Etching (CAIBE) Tool
Queen's University Belfast is seeking supply, installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance of a Chemically Assisted Ion Beam Etching (CAIBE) tool for their Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre in Newtownabbey. The machine will support internal research and collaborative projects with industry partners.
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High‑throughput quantitative PCR (HT‑qPCR)
The University of Bath is buying a high-throughput quantitative PCR (HT-qPCR) system. The full specification is available via their e-sourcing portal.
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Installation of Pay and Display Machines and Any Associated Groundworks
Cotswold District Council is replacing 31 end-of-life pay and display machines across 15 off-street car parks. The contract covers supply of new contactless-only machines (mains or alternative powered), installation, groundworks, and three-tier maintenance options.
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DLSITT1095 - Diamond Light Source B23 Mirror System
Design, manufacture and deliver a double mirror system for the B23 beamline at Diamond Light Source, part of the Diamond-II upgrade. The system must deflect horizontally and vertically across the UV-visible spectrum (125–800 nm).
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BBV HS2 MWC North Rayleigh Waves
BBV HS2 needs shear wave velocity measurement and interpretation on an HS2 project section near Rayleigh. The contractor supplies equipment, labour, supervision, preliminary visits and a report within 2 weeks of site work.