AwardedAwarded 27 May 2026
Pyrolyser & Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometer
University of Exeter · Education
In brief
University of Exeter awarded laboratory equipment work to Agilent Technologies Lda UK Limited on 27 May 2026.
The notice gives a value of £540,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 5 years, starting 6 April 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
A GC-MS system equipped with a pyrolyser is required for the analysis of long-chain and polymeric molecules, enabling the identification and characterisation of microplastics within complex environmental matrices. Together, these complementary techniques provide a robust, future-proof analytical framework to support comprehensive environmental monitoring, emerging contaminant detection, and increasing regulatory and environmental scrutiny.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Agilent Technologies Lda UK Limited 5 bids received | £195,901 | Awarded 13 March 2026 28 May 2026 to 27 May 2027 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 001166-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 023228-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 050121-2026
About the buyer
University of ExeterLast 12 months
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From notice 001166-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 7 January 2026, last updated 28 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.