AwardedAwarded 9 December 2025

Differential Scanning Calorimeter

Northumbria University · Education

In brief

Northumbria University awarded laboratory equipment work to Waters Limited on 9 December 2025.

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What the notice says

Northumbria University has procured a Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) for precise thermal analysis of research materials. The system is essential for measuring phase transitions, glass transition temperatures, and melting points. This equipment will support the characterisation of polymers and pharmaceutical compounds to determine material stability and purity. This contract was awarded following a Below-Threshold Limited Competition. Three specialist suppliers were invited to quote based on their technical capability; three formal bids were received. Waters Limited was selected as the successful provider as their Discovery DSC offered the best overall value for money and technical fit. The decision was based on superior baseline flatness and Tzero™ technology, which allows for more accurate data without the manual baseline corrections required by the other systems. Additionally, the Discovery system provided the most suitable cooling options for the lab's specific sub-ambient research needs. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1011471682

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Waters Limited (SME)—
9 January 2026 to 11 May 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 009485-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

19

Awards

16

Suppliers it has used most for laboratory equipment

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From notice 009485-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 3 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.