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Clinical and Pathology Microscopes and Related Accessories and Services 2026
NHS Supply Chain framework for clinical and pathology microscopes, accessories and related services across three specialised lots: theatre, outpatient and pathology use. Initial year spend approximately £22.5m, total framework value around £99.6m.
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PURCH2864 Provision of Contract Agreement for the Provision of Copper Electroplating Tool
University of Glasgow is seeking a supplier to provide a copper electroplating tool under a contract agreement for a minimum of 12 months, with options to extend for two further 12-month periods.
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PURCH2924 Provision of General Purpose Sputtering Tool
University of Glasgow is seeking to purchase a general purpose sputtering tool for laboratory use. The tender documents are available through Public Contracts Scotland.
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PURCH2854 Provision of Direct Write Laser Lithography Tool
The University of Glasgow is procuring a direct write laser lithography tool for laboratory use. The notice provides no detail on specifications, quantity, or budget.
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Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope
University of Exeter needs a spinning disk confocal microscope system for shared research use. The system must support multi-channel fluorescence, automated z-stack acquisition, tiling, and live-cell imaging with intuitive operation for non-specialist users.
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Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope
University of Exeter needs a spinning disk confocal microscope system for shared research use across multiple users. The system must be user-friendly, robust for frequent use, and capable of multi-channel fluorescence, z-stack imaging, tiling, and live-cell work.
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CPU 8311 Electrical Materials
Nottingham City Council Housing Services is establishing a framework for supply of electrical materials to support housing maintenance and repairs. The framework covers cabling, circuit protection, lighting, wiring accessories, meter boxes, smoke alarms, switches, and related components.
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CFDF: Single Fibre Tester
NCC Operations Limited is buying a high throughput single fibre tensile testing machine with fibre fineness and dimensional testing capability. The system will be used to test individual fibres under load.
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Emergency Response Equipment and Associated Services Framework 2026 - 2033
West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority is establishing a framework for supply and delivery of firefighting and rescue equipment across multiple categories, available to all UK Fire and Rescue Services. The framework runs for seven years from 2026 to 2033.
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ID 6202678 - AFBI – The Supply and Delivery of a Multibeam Echosounder 70923
Supply and delivery of a multibeam echosounder (model 70923) with warranty and staff training included. The buyer is the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute, based in Northern Ireland.
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260129 - Contract for Supply, Delivery and Installation of Peptide Synthesizer and associated Maintenance, training, Ancillary Items and Consumables
Queen's University Belfast is procuring a peptide synthesizer with delivery, installation, maintenance, training, and consumables for their Future Medicines Institute. The system will support in-house peptide synthesis for research into novel therapeutics.
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X-Ray Sources Framework
University of Edinburgh is establishing a framework agreement to source X-ray irradiation systems for research, medical and veterinary applications. Multiple suppliers will be appointed to a framework to fulfil requirements over the contract term.
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Bury Based Supplier List (BBSL)
Bury Council is building a supplier list (BBSL) for below-threshold procurements across 32 categories. Suppliers based in Bury or with substantive business operations there can apply to join.
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DLSITT1100 - APPLE-II Undulator for the Diamond-II Beamline K07
Design, manufacture, test and deliver a complete eight-axis out-of-vacuum APPLE-II undulator for the Diamond-II upgrade. The undulator must meet a detailed performance specification including a 64 mm period length and operational gap range of 14–65 mm.
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DLSITT1101 - K14 SWIFT Beamline Kirkpatrick-Baez (KB) Mirrors System for Diamond Light Soure
Design, manufacture and install a pair of Kirkpatrick-Baez mirrors (horizontal and vertical focusing) and their positioning system for the K14 SWIFT beamline at Diamond Light Source's Harwell facility. The mirrors will focus X-ray beam onto samples in the second end-station.
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Open Framework - Repairs & Maintenance and Planned Works Services
CDS Cooperatives is opening a framework for repairs, maintenance, planned works and consultancy services to domestic and commercial properties across their housing co-op portfolio. Plentific will manage the framework platform.
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Carbine Holographic Sights
The Civil Nuclear Constabulary wants to buy holographic sighting systems for their carbine rifles. This is a single procurement for equipment supply.
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Carbine Magnifiers
The Civil Nuclear Constabulary needs carbine magnifiers for their weapon systems. The contract is worth £900,000.
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Carbine Torches
The Civil Nuclear Constabulary needs to buy carbine-mounted torches. The contract is for supply only.
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High Speed Camera System
University of Kent's Impact Facility needs a high-speed camera system to attach to a two-stage light gas gun for hypervelocity impact research on space debris damage. The equipment will support an ERC-funded project studying how debris shape affects spacecraft damage and atmospheric re-entry effects.
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X-Ray Transmission Sorting Facility for Tantalum
The Royal Mint needs an X-ray transmission sorting facility to separate tantalum-bearing capacitors from mixed electronic waste during their recycling process. The system must handle loose components and broken ferrite in the 8–2mm size range.
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Procurement of Pilot Freeze Dryer
MHRA is procuring a pilot freeze dryer unit. The notice covers supply and installation of the equipment.
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Provision of Hold Baggage X-ray Equipment at Six Airports
Supply and installation of 6 hold baggage X-ray machines to replace ageing equipment at Highlands and Islands Airports. Equipment must meet current safety standards and be supported by a maintenance contract suitable for remote island operation.
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LSL/MED/0221 - The Supply of Support of Electrical Tester
Supply of electrical safety testers for medical equipment maintenance across MOD facilities. The equipment must test a wide range of medical devices, meet UK standards, and be usable in clinical and workshop settings.
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PHW-FTS-58627-PIPETTE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND CALIBRATION WORK ACROSS ALL PUBLIC HEALTH WALES SITES
Public Health Wales needs maintenance, repair and calibration of pipettes across all their Infection Services sites. This is a comprehensive service contract covering inspection through to full repairs and recalibration work.