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    ContractsSupply and Installation of Ultra-High Resolution Mass Spectrometer System
    Awarded contract

    Supply and Installation of Ultra-High Resolution Mass Spectrometer System

    Awarded
    £998k
    Published 15 Oct 2026

    Procurement for supply, installation, and training of an ultra-high resolution mass spectrometer system with complete auxiliary equipment and software.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South EastPublished 15 Oct 2026· 3 weeks agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £998k
    Published 15 Oct 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £998,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South East

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • NI
      NU INSTRUMENTS LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 weeks ago.

    15 October 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This procurement opportunity seeks qualified suppliers to provide a complete ultra-high resolution mass spectrometer system. The scope includes: (1) the mass spectrometer instrument with integrated inlet system featuring three connection ports for sample analysis, calibration, and spare components; (2) all necessary auxiliary equipment such as vacuum pumps and supporting instrumentation; (3) software licenses and control systems; (4) professional installation services including Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) procedures to ensure proper functionality; and (5) comprehensive staff training on operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Suppliers should provide detailed specifications, technical documentation, warranty terms, and evidence of prior installations in similar laboratory environments. This is a turnkey solution opportunity where the supplier bears responsibility for the complete delivery and commissioning of the system.

    Track record

    3 awards · 3 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In research innovation, UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY has awarded 3 contracts to 3 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Photonic Solutions Limited1× · 33%
    2. NU INSTRUMENTS LIMITED1× · 33%
    3. MIRION TECHNOLOGIES CANBERRA UK LTD1× · 33%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-0788ed

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    Sector
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