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Procurement for Green Screen VFX cameras and the VFX production unit
Supply of high-end digital cinema cameras (Sony Venice 2 or equivalent) and a mobile VFX production unit for a green screen studio. The equipment must support professional on-set workflows and integrate seamlessly with in-studio VFX production.
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Provision of Cinephile Equipment
University of South Wales is buying high-end digital cinema cameras and associated production equipment for advanced cinematography and VFX work. They need Sony Venice 2 cameras or approved equivalent systems with supporting components.
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NUN - Utility Management Solutions / Energy Administrative Service Provider for Void Properties.
Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council wants an energy administrative service provider to handle account transfers, reinstatement of void property energy supplies, and opening and closing of accounts. The contract is valued at £100,000.
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PURCH2879 Provision of Small Angle X-Ray Scattering System (SAXS)
University of Glasgow is seeking a Small Angle X-Ray Scattering (SAXS) system. The notice provides no technical specifications, performance requirements, or contract value.
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Genotype Testing for Mycobacterium
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust wants to buy an automated molecular system for identifying mycobacterium species from positive cultures. The system must include reagents, consumables, software, training, and maintenance.
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Patient Temperature Management 2027
Supply of patient temperature management equipment including forced air warming blankets, blood and fluid warming systems, temperature probes and sensors, and passive wraps. This is a large national procurement with a contract value of £150 million.
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Drone Training, Support & Maintenance
Forestry and Land Scotland needs a service provider to deliver A2 Certificate of Competency training with practical flight skills, plus ongoing support and maintenance for their drone fleet of 33 aircraft (expected to grow). The focus is on training staff to operate drones safely in the Open Category with no CAA authorisation needed.
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Provision of food inspections for regulation and enforcement services
Birmingham City Council needs a supplier to carry out food hygiene and standards inspections across the city. The framework will cover 4,500–5,000 inspections per year across approximately 11,100 food businesses, ranging from small outlets to large chains.
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Laser Ablation System
University of Bristol is purchasing a 193nm excimer laser ablation system with a two-volume sampling chamber for research use. The system should offer improved spot size, better material transfer efficiency, longer-lasting UV optics, enhanced optical imaging, and user-friendly software.
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Smoke Ventilation Maintenance Services
Ulster University needs a contractor to maintain and repair smoke ventilation systems across all its premises, ensuring they remain compliant and operational. Work is reactive and scheduled maintenance as required.
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The design, fabrication and installation of the LaunchPADLansio under 5s exhibition on the ground floor of Xplore! Science Discovery Centre
Wrexham University's Xplore! Science Discovery Centre is commissioning the design, fabrication and installation of LaunchPADLansio, a new immersive STEAM exhibition for under-5s on the ground floor of their city centre building. The work includes concept design, technical specification, detailed design of interactive exhibits, and on-site installation.
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Educational Robot & AI Systems
University of Huddersfield is procuring an integrated suite of robotic systems for teaching and research, including desktop trainers, mobile manipulators, teleoperation platforms, and AI computing equipment with accessories. Installation and three years of support are included.
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Microscopy and Imaging Equipment
Supply, maintenance, servicing and repair of microscopes and imaging equipment plus consumables and software for research, teaching and medical use across UK higher and further education institutions and public bodies. Covers the full life-cycle from procurement through ongoing support.
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Heat Network Framework - Metering and Billing
Clarion Housing Group is establishing a framework for heat network metering and billing goods, works and services. This covers meters, billing systems, repairs, meter reading, software and consultancy related to heat networks.
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GB-Leeds: 202526 5793 Cell Disruptor
University of Leeds is seeking supply, installation and commissioning of a cell disruptor. The contract is valued at £50,000.
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4998/AM/GM - Digital Product Passport Cell R3
The Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre at the University of Sheffield wants a custom-designed robotic cell that can automatically disassemble electric motors while reading and writing digital passport data. The cell will be used for research development and as a demonstration tool for visiting UK manufacturers.
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Maintenance and Servicing of Benchtop Centrifuges
MHRA needs ongoing maintenance, servicing, calibration and repair of benchtop centrifuges at their South Mimms site. They operate approximately 300 centrifuges across the campus.
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Tender for the provision of Satellite Tags.
Edinburgh Napier University needs satellite tags for research into elasmobranch (shark and ray) migration and connectivity across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland as part of the EU-supported PEACEPLUS Programme.
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Supply of Digital Multichannel Analysers (DSPEC 50) with MAESTRO Software
Ministry of Defence seeking suppliers of Digital Multichannel Analysers (DSPEC 50) with MAESTRO software via the Unite Procurement Platform. Units must meet detailed specifications including dual MCA options, automated setup, and specific detector compatibility.
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GB-Middlesbrough: DIGITAL TRADE TESTBED (DTT) VRU DYNAMIC TARGET & PROPULSION SYSTEM - FULL KIT
Teesside University needs to buy a complete VRU (Vulnerable Road User) dynamic target and propulsion system for repeatable ADAS and connected autonomous vehicle testing at their Digital Trade Testbed facility at Teesside International Airport.
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260083 - Contract for Supply, Delivery, Installation & Commissioning of a High Throughput Live-Cell Imaging System and associated maintenance, ancillary and consumables.
Queen's University Belfast's Future Medicines Institute needs a high-throughput live-cell imaging system capable of imaging up to 6 plates simultaneously in a controlled incubator environment for drug discovery research. The contract includes supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance and consumables.
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PURCH2922 Contract Agreement for the Provision of Diamond CVD Growth Tool
University of Glasgow is seeking a contract for provision and supply of a Diamond CVD Growth Tool for laboratory research. The contract runs for a minimum 12 months with optional extensions up to 4 additional 12-month periods.
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VOLUNTARY SATELLITE TAGGING DEVICE / SYSTEM
West Yorkshire Combined Authority is procuring voluntary satellite tagging devices and systems for use across five police forces in Yorkshire and the Humber. The contract covers goods, servicing, and support for 4 years with possible 12-month extensions.
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Procurement of New Benchtop Genome Sequencer and all consumables and servicing for ten years
AFBI needs a new benchtop genome sequencer to handle a six-fold increase in microbial sequencing demand-approximately 5,650 genomes per year. The contract covers the instrument, all consumables and reagents for ten years, and servicing throughout.
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260101 - Contract for Supply, Delivery, Installation & Commissioning and Maintenance of a High Throughput Live-Cell Imaging System
Queen's University Belfast's Future Medicines Institute needs a high-throughput live-cell imaging system capable of imaging up to 6 plates (384-well format) simultaneously with real-time fluorescence and bright-field capture, integrated image acquisition, and environmental control for drug discovery work.