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Pipette Supply, Calibration and Servicing
CPI needs supply, calibration and ongoing maintenance of pipettes across four lab and plant facilities in the North East and Scotland. The contract also covers procurement of new pipettes as inventory requirements change.
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Provision of Ocean Bottom Seismometers
The National Oceanography Centre wants to buy a fleet of broadband ocean bottom seismometers for deep-sea research, including one complete deck communications and seabed-ranging system, plus commissioning support, documentation and warranties.
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NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB) - Radiation Protection Services
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB is seeking an all-inclusive radiation protection and dosimetry service. The provider must supply Radiation Protection Advisors, Medical Physics Experts for IRMER 2018 compliance, HSE-approved dosimetry monitoring, and non-ionising radiation advice, plus performance and periodic acceptance checks on medical imaging equipment.
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Provision of 60x 'no fence' cattle collars for the Lizard NNR
Natural England needs 60 GPS cattle collars for grazing management at the Lizard National Nature Reserve in Cornwall. The collars will enable targeted grazing of specific habitat areas to support conservation objectives for heathland and grassland.
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Mobile platform for tracking Carbon through agri-ecosystems
University of Lancaster is seeking supply, delivery and installation of a specialized mobile platform for measuring carbon emissions in agricultural ecosystems. The system includes isotopic analysers, automated chambers, sensors and control systems, all integrated into a Mercedes Sprinter van.
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User Perception Survey
NPL needs a supplier to run a pilot user perception survey, then a main survey, to gather feedback on its products and services and measure customer satisfaction and impact. Results will be converted into metrics for government reporting.
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Develop an Open Mosaic Habitats on Previously Developed Land (OMH) GIS layer
Natural England needs a GIS layer updated to reflect changes in Open Mosaic Habitats on Previously Developed Land since 2013. You'll use 2024 survey data to remove polygons where habitat has been lost and amend boundaries where it has changed.
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For the Supply of a Drop Tower Testing Frame - 2025
The University of Hertfordshire needs to buy, deliver and install a drop tower testing frame for its College Lane Campus in Hatfield. The notice does not state a budget or specify technical requirements.
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Advanced Mass Spectrometry System for In-Situ Gas Analysis
University of Salford seeks an advanced mass spectrometry system for continuous, high-sensitivity gas analysis at liquid/solid interfaces, including hydrogen, carbon dioxide, hydrocarbons, ammonia, nitrogen and oxygen. The system must support direct sampling via capillary inlet with flexible positioning and extended warranty.
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2024-25/5312- Supply of Two High Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC) instruments
The University of Leeds and University of Durham are jointly procuring two high-performance liquid chromatograph instruments, one for each institution. The tender is for supply of the equipment.
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202526 5351- Supply of a Portable FTIR gas analyser
The University of Leeds School of Geography needs a portable FTIR gas analyser for measuring infrared-absorbing molecules in lab and field work. The equipment will detect and measure gas concentrations and fluxes.
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SNBTS Nucleic Acid Extraction System
SNBTS needs a nucleic acid extraction system to replace an existing machine at their Edinburgh facility. The system will be used for blood transfusion service testing.
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67_26 First Aid Supplies and Disposable PPE
Framework agreement for supply of first aid consumables, equipment, furniture, hygiene products and disposable gloves. Goods deliver to ESPO's warehouse or directly to customers.
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Tender for Supply, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Particulate Matter PM10 and PM2.5 Analyser(s)
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council needs to supply, install, commission and maintain PM10 and PM2.5 analysers for air quality monitoring in Omagh town centre. The equipment must fit into an enclosure and work with council-provided internet and communications.
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339_26 Light Catering Equipment
Supply of light catering equipment - cookware, tableware, crockery, glassware, cutlery, bakeware, food storage, utensils and trolleys - to ESPO's distribution centre in Leicester and for onward delivery to customer establishments across their network.
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T101 Satellite Imagery Leakage Detection Services
Northern Ireland Water needs satellite imagery services using SAR or equivalent technology to detect water leaks by identifying ground saturation. The contractor will provide scanning and mapping of potential leakage areas.
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GB-Leeds: 2025-26/5286 - Supply of a Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FE-SEM)
The School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering needs a field-emission scanning electron microscope for imaging semiconductor and dielectric materials. This is a single instrument purchase.
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Helium Liquefier and Recovery System
University of Warwick is buying a helium liquefier system and a helium gas recovery system. The two lots can be bid separately or together.
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Fire Alarms Maintenance Services
Ulster University wants a contractor to maintain and repair fire alarm systems across all its campuses. The work includes routine servicing to British Standards, scheduled maintenance per manufacturer specs, and emergency call-out repairs on an all-inclusive basis.
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Profiling Floats for Ocean Data Collection
The Met Office is establishing a framework agreement for profiling floats used in ocean data collection. Floats will transmit data via Iridium satellites, with some variants equipped for biological and geochemical measurements.
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.2025-26/5407- Supply of a Closed-cycle Optical Cryostat
University of Leeds is looking to buy a closed-cycle optical cryostat for cooling active optoelectronic devices. The system must be lightweight, offer optical access, and operate from a standard UK 13-amp socket.
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Purchase of IR Detectors for School of Chemistry
University of Bristol is buying two high-repetition rate mid-infrared detection systems for ultrafast laser spectroscopy work in the School of Chemistry. The equipment supports research-grade spectroscopy applications.
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GC-MS V2
University of Salford is seeking a GC-MS instrument capable of analysing exhaust gases (H₂, CO₂, hydrocarbons, NH₃, N₂, O₂) and liquid-phase microplastic and biomass degradation products. The instrument must have dual column capability and an extended warranty.
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PQ3405 - Air Quality Sensors – Transportation Construction Projects
Birmingham City Council wants to lease 12 real-time MCERTS-accredited air quality sensors to monitor nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter (PM2.5) around transportation construction projects. The sensors will be deployed at specified locations across Birmingham over a five-year period.
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DFE - SWC - Supply and Delivery of Mechatronics Equipment
South West College needs mechatronics equipment for its engineering courses, including hydraulic pumps, electro-pneumatics kits, advanced training kits, hydraulics kits, modular production stations, and a mobile workstation.