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LiBRTI Diagnostics

UK Atomic Energy Authority · Public body

In brief

UK Atomic Energy Authority is looking for suppliers for laboratory equipment and medical supplies work (South East).

The estimated value is £500,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 months, starting 23 November 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Wednesday 7 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Wednesday 30 September 2026
Bids by: midday, Wednesday 7 October 2026

How bids are scored

Price 40% · Quality 60%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for this buyer (from 22 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

This specification covers the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority’s (“the Authority’s”) requirement for diagnostics equipment for the LIBRTI facility project, including LOT 1: High-Purity Germanium Detectors LOT 2: Multi-Channel Analysers and High-Voltage Power Supplies

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 9 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £500,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in South East?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: uk.eu-supply.com.
Send clarification questions before midday, Wednesday 30 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Wednesday 7 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

11 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 086521-2026

About the buyer

UK Atomic Energy AuthorityLast 12 months

Procurements

145

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for laboratory equipment

Elemental Scientific Instruments Limited2 contracts
Photonic Solutions Limited2 contracts
Alluxa1 contract
Busch (UK) Ltd1 contract
PVA Industrial Vacuum Systems GmbH1 contract

All tenders and awards from UK Atomic Energy Authority

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From notice 086521-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 11 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.