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Soil moisture loggers
Natural England wants 150 soil moisture and temperature probes with loggers for long-term monitoring of English soils under semi-natural habitats. Supply and delivery only-no installation or support services mentioned.
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CN250573 KSS Instrument Maintenance
Kent Scientific Services needs a provider for preventative and corrective maintenance of gas and liquid chromatography equipment. The contract value is indicative and will vary based on actual maintenance frequency and parts costs.
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Liquid Hydrogen Flow Conditioning Module for Experimental Programme
The HSE needs a liquid hydrogen flow conditioning module that vaporises cryogenic hydrogen to a controlled gaseous flow (30–400 g/s) at temperatures between 25–50 K, with automatic temperature control via feedback loop.
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Supply of Multi-Tool Head 3D Printer with Enclosure
The Ministry of Defence, through Unite Procurement UK Limited, is seeking suppliers to join a framework agreement to provide multi-tool head 3D printers with enclosures. The system must have at least 5 independent toolheads, support multiple materials and colours, and include remote monitoring capability.
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Environmental Monitoring System Framework
The V&A is setting up a multi-supplier framework to procure environmental monitoring systems (EMS) for temperature, humidity, light and UV measurement. Suppliers must complete a 3-month trial in a gallery at V&A South Kensington before joining the framework, which other cultural institutions will also be able to use.
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Supply and Maintenance of Gas Monitors
Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority needs 100 five-channel gas monitors: 14 pumped units and 86 passive monitors for frontline appliances, hazmat advisors, confined space work, training, investigation and spares. Four-year contract with optional one-year extension.
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250293 AMIC Chemically Assisted Ion Beam Etching (CAIBE) Tool
Queen's University Belfast is seeking supply, installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance of a Chemically Assisted Ion Beam Etching (CAIBE) tool for their Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre in Newtownabbey. The machine will support internal research and collaborative projects with industry partners.
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High‑throughput quantitative PCR (HT‑qPCR)
The University of Bath is buying a high-throughput quantitative PCR (HT-qPCR) system. The full specification is available via their e-sourcing portal.
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Installation of Pay and Display Machines and Any Associated Groundworks
Cotswold District Council is replacing 31 end-of-life pay and display machines across 15 off-street car parks. The contract covers supply of new contactless-only machines (mains or alternative powered), installation, groundworks, and three-tier maintenance options.
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DLSITT1095 - Diamond Light Source B23 Mirror System
Design, manufacture and deliver a double mirror system for the B23 beamline at Diamond Light Source, part of the Diamond-II upgrade. The system must deflect horizontally and vertically across the UV-visible spectrum (125–800 nm).
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BBV HS2 MWC North Rayleigh Waves
BBV HS2 needs shear wave velocity measurement and interpretation on an HS2 project section near Rayleigh. The contractor supplies equipment, labour, supervision, preliminary visits and a report within 2 weeks of site work.
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80 mm Cryogenic Control Valve
HSE needs an 80 mm cryogenic control valve for liquid hydrogen service down to 20 K, with pneumatic open/closed actuation and an ATEX Zone 1 rated position indicator suitable for hydrogen.
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RETAIL METER UNITS - ELEC8
Supply of retail meter units for Old Oak Common HS2 railway station. The buyer is seeking a qualified supplier to provide these meters only, not installation.
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UKRI-5692 ISIS MUSHROOM/WISH-II Neutron Guides
Supply, design, install, test and align two neutron guide systems (MUSHROOM and WISH-II) for the ISIS facility in Oxfordshire. The guides are approximately 37m and 33m of straight elliptical neutron guide with specified M-values and reflectivity.
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Microbiology Automation, including automated Blood Culture, Microbial Identification and Susceptibility Testing Systems
Belfast HSC Trust and Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service need to procure automated laboratory systems for blood culture analysis, microbial identification, and antibiotic susceptibility testing. This is a significant capital equipment and ongoing supply contract covering multiple HSC trusts across Northern Ireland.
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Use of EO data to calculate severe weather thresholds
JNCC needs to develop a method using Earth Observation or other public data to identify frozen ground and snow cover at specific locations for their Severe Weather Scheme, which restricts shooting during harsh conditions to protect vulnerable birds. The work involves exploring available datasets, testing different approaches, and validating the accuracy and robustness of the chosen method.
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UKHSA Diagnostic and Research Framework (DRF)
UKHSA is establishing a framework to supply diagnostic goods, services, and research products for routine health security work and emergency response. Two lots: Lot 1 for validated diagnostic products (UKCA/CE marked); Lot 2 for unvalidated research products.
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Procurement of Testing Campaign Using a Packed Bed Flow Reactor – PP-UKIFS- 458
UKIFS needs a supplier to provide access to a packed bed flow reactor or similar test rig and run a series of absorption breakthrough experiments on getter materials. The work involves testing four sample materials against two gas mixtures to verify how well they remove hydrogen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxygen and nitrogen from a noble gas stream.
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Urine, Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) and body fluids microscopy analyser(s), consumables, reagents and Quality Control
Supply of urine, CSF and body fluids microscopy analysers, including reagents, consumables and quality control materials for four Northern Ireland Health and Social Care Trusts. Four-year framework agreement.
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Huntingdon Christmas Lighting Tender 2026-28
Huntingdon Town Council needs to supply, install, and maintain town centre Christmas lighting for the 2026–28 period. Displays will be changed on a three-year rolling programme and switched on at the end of November each year.
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MALDI-TOF System
The University of Edinburgh is buying a MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry system with installation and service for Easter Bush Pathology. The contract covers purchase, installation, and ongoing service.
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AF174 Plate Imaging & Analysis System
Purchase of a plate imaging and analysis system for ELISpot workflows with capability for multiplex FluoroSpot, FociSpot assays, and increased throughput. Two-stage tender with technical submission followed by equipment demonstration.
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2024-25/4278a- Supply of a Protein Purification System
University of Leeds School of Chemistry needs a protein purification chromatography system for lab scale work (0.1–500 mg). System must include fraction collector, cold room compatibility, and PC-controlled software.
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The provision of an MOT garage fit out, Cowley Road, Cambridge
Cambridge City Council is refurbishing an MOT testing garage at Cowley Road. You'll design from RIBA stage 3 onwards alongside their main contractor, then install and commission all machinery to make it fully DVSA-registered and operational.
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715779474 Reference Materials & Consumables for S&A of Volatile Compounds UK4 - Tender Notice
The Ministry of Defence needs reference materials and consumables for sampling and analysis of volatile compounds. The contract covers supply and delivery of these items.