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Infrared Lenses
The University of Exeter is purchasing infrared lenses. No further detail is provided in the notice about quantity, specifications, or intended application.
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Replacement of Carbon Dioxide and Oxygen analyser to ANSTI machine
The HSE Science Division needs a replacement carbon dioxide and oxygen analyser for their ANSTI respiratory protective equipment testing machine at Harpur Hill. The analyser must integrate with their existing sinusoidal breathing simulator.
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Microscope Teaching Head and Camera and accessories
NHS trust seeking an Eclipse Ni-U microscope with teaching head and camera system. Includes delivery, installation and training.
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Continuous Flow Reaction System
University of York Chemistry Department is buying a continuous flow reactor system capable of handling multiple chemistry types including polymer synthesis, biocatalysis, and electrochemistry. The purchase includes delivery, installation, training, and ongoing support and maintenance.
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Engineering and Technical Consultancy
Scotland Excel is establishing a framework for engineering and technical consultancy services covering civil engineering, transportation, environmental, surveying, drainage, geotechnical, coastal structures, master planning, and project management.
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002635 Supply, Delivery, Installation and On Site Maintenance of Digitisation Studios Advanced Imaging (Multi Spectral) Photographic System
The British Library needs to supply, install, and maintain an advanced multispectral imaging photographic system for its digitisation studio. The system must work with existing software and on-site maintenance contracts, and be Windows 11 compatible.
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82 Litre Pressure Vessel
The HSE Science Division needs an 82-litre pressure vessel for repetitive battery testing. The vessel must maintain a gas-tight seal through multiple daily open-close cycles.
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250321 Contract for Supply, delivery and Installation of a Metabolic Monitoring System for Mice.
Queen's University Belfast's Biological Services Unit needs to buy and install a rodent metabolic cage system that measures energy expenditure, food and water consumption, and physical activity in mice in real time. The system must deliver high-resolution metabolic and behavioural phenotyping data.
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Purchase of a bespoke Flexible Film Isolator
The MHRA needs a custom-built negative pressure flexible film isolator linked to an existing Class III microbiological safety cabinet in their containment facility. The isolator must be designed to fit the lab space, maintain temperature, support ~470kg equipment load, and involve a design phase with their scientists and engineers.
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Provision of Gas Monitors and Associated Equipment
Avon Fire Authority needs 75 multi-gas monitors for hazmat response, replacement parts, and maintenance support. Two types specified: 55 monitors detecting H2S, HCN, CO, flammable gas and O2; 20 monitors detecting NH3, Cl2, flammable gas and O2, plus calibration equipment.
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GB-Automated Kjeldahl: Leeds
The School of Food Science and Nutrition needs a semi-automated Kjeldahl distillation and titration system for nitrogen and protein analysis. This is a single equipment purchase.
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UKRI-5236 Space Debris Laser
UKRI needs to purchase a laser for integration with the satellite laser ranging system at the NERC Space Geodesy Facility. The laser will become part of existing infrastructure for space geodesy research.
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Tender for The Supply and Installation of An Aysmmetric Flow Field Fractionation (AF4) Platform
The University of Birmingham is seeking supply and installation of an Asymmetric Flow Field-Flow Fractionation (AF4) system with integrated UV/Vis, dRI detectors, MALS, DLS capability, and fraction collector for nanoemulsion research. The system will support ERC-funded research into droplet size characterisation and nanoemulsion evolution.
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Gas manifold regulators for laboratories
CPI needs to replace approximately 250 single-stage gas regulators across its facilities. The existing units have exceeded their 10-year lifecycle and pose safety risks in laboratory environments.
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Equipment for Defence Engineering Teaching
The University of Greater Manchester is buying quality control, metrology, and electronic equipment for engineering teaching. The purchase includes regulating, controlling, and measuring instruments.
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Surveillance Systems DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport needs to replace or upgrade its surveillance radar and air traffic control display systems. Work includes design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, training, and 15 years of maintenance support.
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Lift Inspections LOLER and Lift Consultancy Services Framework
The Guinness Partnership is establishing a multi-lot framework for independent lift inspections under LOLER regulations and lift consultancy services. The framework will support statutory compliance, asset assurance, risk assessments and technical guidance for lifts in residential, commercial and mixed-use buildings across UK public sector.
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Laboratory Consumables and Chemicals
Supply of laboratory consumables and chemicals (PPE, glassware, plastics, pipette tips, gloves, solvents, fine chemicals, biochemicals, inorganic chemicals) to Scottish universities, colleges, NHS Scotland and other public sector organisations. Supplier must offer take-back schemes where possible.
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Environment Monitoring System for St Thomas' Lower Ground Floor
St Thomas' Hospital needs a continuous environmental monitoring system for lower ground floor production and support rooms. The system must track temperature, humidity, room pressure and particle counts, with real-time alerts and remote data access.
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Suite of equipment to both characterise and generate EMF
HSE Science Division needs a suite of equipment to measure electromagnetic fields from common wireless emitters (WiFi, phones, Bluetooth, inductive chargers) and generate controlled RF emissions for testing how items respond to those signals. Testing will take place at their Harpur Hill laboratory in Buxton, partly outdoors.
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Provision of 3D Laser Scanners for Forensic Collision Investigation Unit
Supply of 2 x 3D laser scanners and licensing for the police forensic collision investigation unit. Equipment for accident scene documentation and analysis.
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Laser Projectors
The QECC needs laser projectors and custom screens for conference and events use. This is a straightforward equipment purchase.
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Automated Liquid Handlers
UK Biobank needs to procure, install, and commission automated liquid handlers for handling samples across their biorepository. The supplier will be responsible for design, implementation, testing, training, and ongoing service support.
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WBS-FTS-60770 Fully Automated Coagulation Analyser
The Welsh Blood Service needs a fully automated coagulation analyser capable of 110 tests per hour, with ISO15189 compliance, EQAS integration, and ALCOA++/GDPR-compliant data management. The system must support routine and speciality assays with onboard capacity for at least 20 samples and cooled reagents.
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UKRI-5450 Air Handling Units
UKRI is buying air handling units with humidification for IVC (individually ventilated cages, typically used in research facilities). The work includes supply, installation, commissioning and validation.