Mass Spectrometry Maintenance, Support and Equipment purchasing
Centre for Process Innovation Limited · Public undertaking
In brief
Centre for Process Innovation Limited awarded laboratory equipment work to Agilent Technologies Lda UK Limited, Bruker UK Limited and Hiden Analytical Ltd and 2 others on 18 September 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £10,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 4 years, starting 24 July 2026.
It is split into 5 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Supply, Servicing, Support & Training of New Mass Spectrometry Equipment 24 July 2026 to 26 July 2030 What this lot coversThis lot covers the provision of mass spectrometry solutions. CPI is seeking a supplier capable of supplying mass spectrometry equipment, supporting the installation and associated software, and delivering ongoing servicing and maintenance. | Laboratory and scientific equipment | £2,000,000 |
| Servicing, Parts and Support for Existing Waters mass spectrometry equipment 24 July 2026 to 26 July 2030 What this lot coversThis lot covers the servicing, supply of replacement parts, and technical support for existing Waters mass spectrometry equipment, ensuring its continued full operation at CPI. | Laboratory and scientific equipment | £2,000,000 |
| Servicing, Parts and Support for Existing Thermo Fisher Scientific mass spectrometry equipment 24 July 2026 to 26 July 2030 What this lot coversThis lot covers the servicing, supply of replacement parts, and technical support for existing Thermo Fisher Scientific mass spectrometry equipment, ensuring its continued full operation at CPI. | Laboratory and scientific equipment | £2,000,000 |
| Servicing, Parts and Support for Existing Agilent mass spectrometry equipment 24 July 2026 to 26 July 2030 What this lot coversThis lot covers the servicing, supply of replacement parts, and technical support for existing Agilent mass spectrometry equipment, ensuring its continued full operation at CPI. | Laboratory and scientific equipment | £2,000,000 |
| Servicing, Parts and Support for Existing Hiden mass spectrometry equipment 24 July 2026 to 26 July 2030 What this lot coversThis lot covers the servicing, supply of replacement parts, and technical support for existing Hiden mass spectrometry equipment, ensuring its continued full operation at CPI. | Laboratory and scientific equipment | £2,000,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agilent Technologies Lda UK Limited Bruker UK Limited Hiden Analytical Ltd Thermo Electron Manufacturing T/A Thermo Fisher Scientific Waters Limited 5 bids received | Supply, Servicing, Support & Training of New Mass Spectrometry Equipment | £2,000,000 | Awarded 18 August 2026 7 September 2026 to 6 September 2030 |
| Agilent Technologies Lda UK Limited Waters Limited 2 bids received | Servicing, Parts and Support for Existing Waters mass spectrometry equipment | £2,000,000 | Awarded 18 August 2026 10 September 2026 to 6 September 2030 |
| Agilent Technologies Lda UK Limited Thermo Electron Manufacturing T/A Thermo Fisher Scientific 2 bids received | Servicing, Parts and Support for Existing Thermo Fisher Scientific mass spectrometry equipment | £2,000,000 | Awarded 18 August 2026 7 September 2026 to 6 September 2030 |
| Agilent Technologies Lda UK Limited 1 bid received | Servicing, Parts and Support for Existing Agilent mass spectrometry equipment | £2,000,000 | Awarded 18 August 2026 18 September 2026 to 6 September 2030 |
| Agilent Technologies Lda UK Limited 2 bids received | Servicing, Parts and Support for Existing Hiden mass spectrometry equipment | £2,000,000 | Awarded 18 August 2026 18 September 2026 to 6 September 2030 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 038628-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 078681-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 089212-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
83Awards
51Suppliers it has used most for laboratory equipment
- Thermo Electron Manufacturing T/A Thermo Fisher Scientific3 contracts
- North East Laboratory Supplies2 contracts
- Agilent Technologies Lda UK Limited1 contract
- Bruker UK Limited1 contract
- Centillion Technology1 contract
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From notice 038628-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 28 April 2026, last updated 21 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.