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    ContractsDifferential Scanning Calorimeter and Size-Exclusion Chromatography System
    Awarded contract

    Differential Scanning Calorimeter and Size-Exclusion Chromatography System

    Awarded
    £270.7k
    Published 24 Sept 2026

    Supply and installation of two integrated research instruments for materials analysis and characterization at Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· West MidlandsPublished 24 Sept 2026· 3 weeks agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £270.7k
    Published 24 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £270,719
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      West Midlands

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • WA
      WATERS
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 weeks ago.

    24 September 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This procurement is for the purchase, delivery, installation, commissioning and initial user training of two advanced research instruments for the Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence (AIME). Equipment Specifications: - TA Instruments Discovery DSC 2500 differential scanning calorimeter for thermal characterization - Integrated Waters SEC-MALS system combining size-exclusion chromatography, multi-angle light-scattering and refractive-index detection Deliverables include: - Both systems with dedicated manufacturer PCs - Control and analysis software - Full installation and commissioning - Initial user training Applications: The DSC will support thermal characterization of polymers, biomaterials, pharmaceuticals and advanced materials. The SEC-MALS system will enable separation and absolute molecular-weight, size and distribution analysis of macromolecules, proteins, polymers and nanoparticles. Suppliers should demonstrate experience with both TA Instruments and Waters equipment installation, comprehensive technical support capabilities, and proven track record in commissioning laboratory instruments.

    Track record

    4 awards · 4 winners
    Open field

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-0779ed

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