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    ContractsQuad Systems C4 NMR Spectrometer and Peripherals Procurement
    Awarded contract

    Quad Systems C4 NMR Spectrometer and Peripherals Procurement

    Status
    Awarded
    Published 28 Aug 2026

    University of Leicester seeks to procure a Quad Systems C4 NMR spectrometer system to support advanced molecular and structural biology research programs.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· East MidlandsPublished 28 Aug 2026· 1 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Status
    Awarded
    Published 28 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      East Midlands

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • QS
      Quad Systems AG
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 1 months ago.

    28 August 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The University of Leicester, Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, is seeking to procure a Quad Systems C4 NMR spectrometer and associated peripherals to advance its research capabilities in molecular and structural biology. This specialized instrument is funded by BBSRC and will support investigations into nucleic acid-protein, protein-protein, and small-molecule-protein interactions. The system features multiple optimized probeheads designed for maximum sensitivity in biologically relevant solvent systems and integrated LED illumination at wavelengths of 280, 390, 460, 490, 530, and 600nm for photo-CIDNP applications. Suppliers should note that this is a complete, fully integrated system installation requiring expertise in NMR spectrometer setup and calibration. The successful supplier will be responsible for delivering, installing, and commissioning the equipment to meet the university's research standards and maintain ongoing support for this cutting-edge biophysical research facility.

    Track record

    1 award · 1 winner
    Thin record

    Only 1 prior award here — too little to read.

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    Who wins here
    1. Quad Systems AG1× · 100%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06ee9f

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