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AwardedAwarded 27 November 2025

Supply of macro x-ray fluorescence (ma-xrf) system

The National Archives · Central government

In brief

The National Archives awarded laboratory equipment work to Bluescientific Limited on 27 November 2025.

The notice gives a value of £170,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 months, starting 1 December 2025.

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

SUPPLY OF MACRO X-RAY FLUORESCENCE (MA-XRF) SYSTEM Specification as described in published invitation to tender documentation.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Bluescientific Limited (SME)
1 bid received
£168,678
Awarded 4 November 2025
1 December 2025 to 31 March 2026

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

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 062782-2025
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 071521-2025
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 079215-2025

About the buyer

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From notice 062782-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 7 October 2025, last updated 3 December 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.