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Provision of Mass Spectrometry for the Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste (CREWW)
University of Exeter's Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste needs three types of mass spectrometer: LC QQQ, LC QTOF, and AIMS instruments. This is a £900k procurement split across three lots.
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Supply of a Laboratory Salinometer
The Environment Agency wants to buy a salinometer to measure salinity in seawater and have it installed. This is a single unit purchase.
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In Vivo Optical Imaging System
University of Warwick needs an in vivo optical imaging system for detecting bioluminescent and fluorescent signals from small laboratory animals under anaesthesia. Suppliers should register interest via their In-Tend portal.
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PP-10183b Hornchurch Academy Trust Construction, Infrastructure, Building Works, Installations and Renewables Open Framework
Hornchurch Academy Trust is establishing an 8-year open framework for construction, building works, installations, and renewables across multiple categories including solar, electrical installation, modular buildings, sports facilities, and project management.
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Procurement of a Gas Chromatography – Ion Mobility Spectrometer (GC-IMS)
University of South Wales is buying a Gas Chromatography – Ion Mobility Spectrometer (GC-IMS) for analysing complex organic samples. They want a supplier with proven experience delivering this type of equipment and ongoing technical support.
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4950.AM.GM - Laser Wire Directed Energy Deposition (Lw-DED) System
The University of Sheffield's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre is procuring a Laser Wire Directed Energy Deposition system for additive manufacturing and precision repair work. The system will complement existing infrastructure and support process development and industrial adoption of DED technologies.
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Provision of Hold Baggage X-ray Equipment at Six Airports
Highlands and Islands Airports needs to replace six hold baggage X-ray machines and associated equipment at their airports. The equipment must meet current safety standards, last at least 10 years, and include a maintenance support contract suitable for remote island locations.
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260001 Contract for the Supply and Delivery of 3 Large Format, High Cadence Cameras Equipment for the Daniel K Inouye Solar Telescope
Queen's University Belfast needs 3 large-format, high-cadence cameras for the Daniel K Inouye Solar Telescope in Hawaii. The cameras must cover a large field of view at the telescope's diffraction limit.
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Maentwrog Hydro Power Station Optimisation Services
The NDA is seeking a supplier to optimise energy generation and trading for its 28MW Maentwrog hydroelectric power station. Services include trading available capacity in the wholesale market using fundamental and technical analysis.
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UKRI-5574 Frequency Comb
UKRI STFC is procuring a frequency comb system for the National Quantum Computing Centre. A frequency comb is a precision optical instrument used in quantum computing and metrology applications.
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Provision of a High-Precision Laser Micromachining Platform
University of South Wales is buying a complete high-precision laser micromachining platform for research use. The package includes the laser system, optics, software, safety systems, installation, commissioning and user training.
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Replacement Gamma Bag Monitors for Non-Destructive Assay (NDA) Systems 36 and 45
Nuclear Restoration Services Limited needs two replacement gamma bag monitor systems for non-destructive assay at Dounreay. They want commercial off-the-shelf equipment with adaptations as needed.
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Milton Keynes Waste Recovery Plant and Equipment Asset Valuations
Milton Keynes City Council needs an independent valuation of plant and equipment at their waste recovery facility. This is a one-off valuation exercise, not an ongoing service.
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Purchase of Closed-Cycle Helium Cryogenic System
Heriot-Watt University needs a closed-cycle helium cryogenic system supplied, delivered and installed for quantum-optics research. The system will support the university's experimental work.
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Procurement of a Gas‑phase separation instrument
The university needs a gas-phase analytical system for separating and detecting complex organic compounds in liquid and solid samples. It must be supplied with ongoing technical support and maintenance.
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High Accuracy GPS equipment
Natural England needs a minimum of 2 high-accuracy GNSS devices with better than 10cm accuracy (1cm desirable) and subscription correction service capability. Equipment must run for a full day on batteries, either single or swappable.
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Microbiology Membrane Filtration System
Supply of a microbiology membrane filtration system for water testing. The system uses sterile single-use funnels with filters to capture bacteria from 100ml water samples onto agar plates for growth analysis.
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AFBI - Sustainable Livestock Systems – Supply and delivery of Multi-Gas Analysers
AFBI needs three multi-gas analysers for their respiration calorimeter chambers. Supply, delivery, installation, commissioning and support are included.
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Purchase of a Bioreactor and Autosampler
The University of Huddersfield wants to buy a laboratory-scale bioreactor system for microbial and mammalian cell culture work, with integrated control and data analysis workstations, plus an automated sampling system. Delivery, installation and commissioning required by end of June 2026.
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MTC for Planned Preventive Maintenance of Fire & Security
Planned preventive maintenance of fire alarms, intruder systems, access control, CCTV, panic alarms, radio fire alarms, fire suppression and VESDA systems across Dumfries and Galloway Council properties. This is a measured term contract.
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PURCH2720 Provision of Electron Beam Lithography Tool
University of Glasgow is seeking to purchase an electron beam lithography tool. The contract value and specific technical requirements are not detailed in this notice.
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RFQ 2025/61 - Supply, Installation Commissioning and Maintenance of a Particulate Matter PM10 and PM2.5 Analyser into Existing Air Quality Station
Supply, install, commission and maintain a PM10 and PM2.5 particulate matter analyser at an existing air quality station in Newry. The contract includes a one-year service and maintenance plan from commissioning.
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The Provision of Laboratory Consumables
Scottish Water is establishing a framework for multiple suppliers to provide laboratory consumables. The contract spans several lots covering glassware, pipettes, and related lab equipment.
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PURCH2859 Provision of Contract Agreement for the Purchase of an Ion Beam Etch Tool
University of Glasgow is purchasing an ion beam etch tool. The contract includes 12 months of warranty with an optional 5-year extension.
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Atmospheric Monitoring Devices – NHS Resilience Emergency Capabilities Unit
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust is establishing a three-year framework to supply gas detection devices for emergency response personnel. The contract covers portable single-gas detectors, portable multi-gas detectors, and area monitors, with servicing, maintenance, calibration and software included.