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Laboratory & precision instruments tenders in United Kingdom

87 active laboratory & precision instruments procurement opportunities from United Kingdom. Live data continuously extracted from United Kingdom's official procurement portals — refine using the master tenders search to filter by deadline, value, or contracting authority.

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UKRI-7481 Downhole geophysical equipment for hydrogeological investigations

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Procurement of downhole geophysical equipment for BGS hydrogeological investigations

Estimated value£400,000
105592-2026
United Kingdomsupplies
closing in 4 weeks

BU522026- High-Throughput Real-Time PCR System for the National Wastewater-Based Epidemiology Laboratory for Wales

Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University

Bangor University (“the University”) operates the national wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) laboratory for Wales within the School of Environmental and Natural Sciences. The laboratory is in the last staged of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation. It delivers routine surveillance of pathogens, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes and other public-health markers in wastewater, working with Public Health Wales, the UK Health Security Agency, Welsh Government and Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water. Results inform public-health decision-making, so data quality, traceability and turnaround time are critical. The laboratory also supports a wide research portfolio in environmental microbiology and One Health. This includes AMR surveillance, recreational and shellfish water quality, and pathogen fate in rivers, coastal waters, sediments and soils. The University wishes to purchase a high-throughput, low-volume real-time PCR system that can measure a large number of samples against a large number of assays in a single run (a sample × assay matrix). The system must deliver quantitative data of a quality suitable for accredited reporting. The aims are to: • substantially increase the number of targets measured per sample without loss of quantitative performance; • reduce hands-on time, plate handling and per-result reagent cost; • shorten the time from nucleic acid extract to reported result; • provide a flexible, open platform that can absorb new targets (e.g. emerging pathogens or new AMR genes) quickly; and • maintain or improve the data integrity and traceability needed for ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.

Estimated value£125,000
105620-2026
United Kingdomsupplies

Point of Care Testing (POCT) International Normalised Ration (INR), testing, Meter, Reagents, Consumables and Quality Control and POCT Portable Handheld Blood Gas Testing

Regional Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service

This Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is being published by the Regional Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) for the purposes of informing and engaging with potential service providers regarding the upcoming public competition for Point of Care Testing (POCT) International Normalised Ratio (INR) Testing and POCT Portable Handheld Blood Gas (HHBG) Testing within Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI). The five Buyers within HSCNI, Belfast Health & Social Care Trust (BHSCT), Northern Health & Social Care Trust (NHSCT) Southern Health & Social Care Trust (SHSCT), South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust (SEHSCT) and Western Health & Social Care Trust (WHSCT) require POCT INR testing Devices, Middleware and Connectivity, Reagents, Consumables, Quality Control (Q.C.), Training, Service and Maintenance and External Quality Assurance (EQA). The five Buyers also require POCT portable HHBG testing devices, middleware and connectivity, reagents, consumables, Q.C, training, service and maintenance and EQA.

Estimated valueNot disclosed
105702-2026
United Kingdomsupplies

BU482026- renewal and upgrade of seawater aquarium infrastructure

Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University

Preliminary Market Engagement: Seawater Aquarium Systems for Marine Research Laboratories Bangor University's Marine Centre Wales (MCW) is undertaking preliminary market engagement in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 to inform the development of a future procurement for the renewal and upgrade of seawater aquarium infrastructure within three experimental laboratories used for marine and fisheries research. This type of engagement is expressly permitted to help contracting authorities and suppliers prepare for a future procurement, provided competition is not distorted. The purpose of this engagement is to better understand available solutions, supplier capabilities, indicative budgetary costs, delivery considerations and key technical requirements before developing the procurement strategy and tender documentation. The anticipated requirement is for specialist seawater aquarium systems and associated components within the laboratory end-user rooms, potentially including modular tank racks, life-support equipment, pipework, pumps, filtration systems and environmental monitoring and control systems. The systems will need to integrate with existing facility infrastructure. Information sought from suppliers The University welcomes high-level information and advice in the following areas: 1. Indicative budgetary costs Indicative budgetary costs for comparable systems and installations, including typical cost ranges and principal cost drivers such as installation, controls, life-support equipment, commissioning, training and maintenance. Detailed quotations, fixed pricing and binding offers are not required. 2. Examples of comparable installations Examples of similar systems used in marine research, aquaculture or related environments, including their configuration, capabilities, operational benefits and any lessons learned from implementation. 3. Key design and installation considerations Important factors to consider when specifying and installing systems within

Estimated value£416,667
105495-2026
United Kingdomsupplies
closing in 3 weeks

NU2251 High Resolution Maskless Lithography

Newcastle University

The scope of this tender covers the supply, delivery, installation and ongoing maintenance of a high resolution maskless aligner for UV (375 nm) photolithography within the new Great Northeast Nanofab (GNN) facility. The GNN is a new micro/nanofabrication clean room, hosted at Newcastle University. The intention is for the GNN to act as a regional open-access clean room for academia and low TRL commercial developments, allowing other universities and sites to specialise in a hub-and-spoke model. High-resolution photolithography has been identified as a critical capability gap at the GNN. This procurement is externally funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

Estimated value£613,350
NCL001-DN834757-91346782
United Kingdomsupplies
closing in 11 days

Life Sciences Equipment - Cagewash, IVC and Decontamination

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX (THE)

This opportunity is for supply and installation of life sciences decontamination equipment, IVCs, racks and related goods at The University of Sussex. This opportunity is split into five lots. The University of Sussex ("the Authority") is planning refurbishment works to its' Biomedical Research Facility. The refurbishment programme includes the provision of IVCs, racks and related equipment, and the supply and installation of decontamination and cleaning equipment. The University is therefore seeking willing and able organisations to supply and install equipment as part of this refurbishment programme. Successful bidders will be required to co-ordinate with the Works Contractor to deliver and install the equipment on-site during the refurbishment. Due to the commercially sensitive nature of the specifications, Participants must first complete and return the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) provided with this Invitation to Tender before being issued with the specification documents. The Tender documents can be accessed on Proactis under ref# UOSREQ1000374.

Estimated valueNot disclosed
105264-2026
United Kingdomsupplies

Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Post-Warranty Maintenance of Digital PCR (dPCR) System for Haemoto-oncology Assays

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

The Cambridge Genomics Lab provides a comprehensive range of genomic testing for patients with haematological malignancies (haem-onc), with solid cancer, and with rare disease. In the haem-onc setting, we currently utilise a range of molecular techniques including Next-generation sequencing, quantitative PCR, and fragment analysis to identify and monitor clinically significant genomic alterations. However, there is an increasing requirement for high sensitivity, quantitative molecular testing both to support diagnosis and for disease monitoring / assessment of therapeutic response. We are therefore looking to procure a Digital / Digital Droplet (dPCR / ddPCR) system to complement the laboratory’s existing molecular testing capabilities. This would also intend to facilitate the consolidation of multiple existing assays and methodologies onto a single technology platform.

Estimated value£270,000
105144-2026
United Kingdomsupplies
closing in 3 weeks

Medical Fridges, Freezers and Associated Equipment

Regional Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of Medical Fridges, Freezers and Associated Equipment

Estimated value£1.3m
105211-2026
United Kingdomsupplies
closing in 3 weeks

Leasing of Acoustic Cameras

Cheshire East Council

Cheshire East Council is seeking to lease and deploy two acoustic camera systems to monitor sections of the public highway within the borough and assist in addressing anti-social vehicle use associated with excessive vehicle noise. The cameras will identify and record vehicles exceeding agreed noise thresholds and capture evidential information to support investigation and potential enforcement action.

Estimated value£54,000
104950-2026
United Kingdomservices

Weighbridge System, Software and Servicing

West Lothian Council

West Lothian Council intends to undertake a future procurement for: - a comprehensive support, servicing, maintenance and calibration contract for two surface-mounted weighbridges, associated technology and software at Whitehill Transfer Station; - the provision of weighbridge software and associated technology to support Digital Waste Tracking requirements; and - the supply, delivery, installation, testing and commissioning of operator terminals, weighing indicators and any additional equipment required to support ongoing service delivery. The Council wishes to engage with the market to help inform the future specification, procurement strategy and tender documentation. It is anticipated that a mobilisation and implementation period will be required following contract award to facilitate the replacement and implementation of hardware and software solutions. The Council is currently considering a five-year support, servicing, maintenance and calibration term which would commence following completion of the mobilisation and implementation period.

Estimated value£136,000
104788-2026
United Kingdomsupplies

Provision and Maintenance of Ultrasonic Rail Flaw Detection Devices

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

Network Rail is carrying out a mini-competition using RISQS code C.C.3.4.5.6: Ultrasonic Testing (Non-Train-Borne) / Service. Network Rail currently operates approximately 30 rail flaw detection devices which are approaching the end of their operational lifespan and require replacement. The objective of this procurement is to identify suppliers capable of supplying new equipment, providing ongoing maintenance and support services, whilst offering competitive whole-life value. It is anticipated that replacement devices will be procured on a phased basis; devices will be called-off from the framework as operational requirements dictate. The appointed supplier will be required to have full product acceptance ahead of the combined Procurement specific Questionnaire (PSQ)/ Invitation to Tender (ITT) closing date. All maintenance will need to be carried out by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). It is anticipated that the contract will run for three years from April 2027 with a two year option to extend.

Estimated value£1.8m
104878-2026
United Kingdomservices
closing in 3 weeks

DSA - Supply, Commissioning and Maintenance of Noise Monitoring Equipment

City of Doncaster Council

A requirement has been identified for Noise Monitoring Equipment at Doncaster Sheffield Airport. Two NMT's will be supplied under this contract, commissioned and maintained throughout the contract term. This contract will also include the installation and access to a NMT software.

Estimated value£250,000
104683-2026
United Kingdomsupplies

UKRI-7458 HOPG crystals for MUSHROOM analyser

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

MUSHROOM is a new instrument being installed at the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source facility in Oxfordshire. The MUSHROOM instrument will be an indirect spectrometer with an in-plane highly oriented pyrolytic graphite (HOPG) analyser reflecting the secondary neutrons to the position sensitive detectors. This will be comprised of 576 35x50x2mm crystals with specific neutron reflectivity and mosaic spread characteristics.

Estimated value£700,000
104148-2026
United Kingdomservices
closing in 4 weeks

Global Travel, Accommodation and Venue Management Services

Government Commercial Agency

A framework providing comprehensive booking solutions for all UK Public Sector Travel needs, including air, rail, taxis, coaches, car hire, accommodation and venues for meetings, conferences and events, as well as emergency travel and accommodation solutions, including for civilian cohorts under the care of a UK Public Sector organisation. Customers using the framework for civilian accommodation solutions can also access supporting services such as welfare and security provision.

Estimated value£36.3bn
104197-2026
United Kingdomsupplies

On-Bus Technology for the South Yorkshire Franchised Bus Fleet - Preliminary Market Engagement

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is planning to buy on-bus technology to support bus franchising in South Yorkshire. The requirement covers Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL), Traffic Light Prioritisation (TLP) and Operational Communications (Radio), with Automatic Passenger Counting (APC) as a costed option; a Vehicle Edge Compute Gateway and systems integration; CCTV, including enforcement-grade CCTV; and Bridge Strike Prevention. Each solution will be supplied, installed, integrated and supported across the franchised fleet of about 723 mixed single-deck and double-deck vehicles from several manufacturers, phased in from September 2027. SYMCA wants the market's views on the proposed lots, whether the draft requirements can be delivered, the APC option, timescales, and pricing models. To take part, please email Joanna Driscoll at Joanna.Driscoll@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk to request the engagement pack, which includes a questionnaire and a requirements response sheet. Please put "On-Bus Technology PME" in the subject line.

Estimated valueNot disclosed
104208-2026
United Kingdomsupplies
closing in 3 weeks

THE PROVISION OF METRIC AND PARKEON CAR PARK TICKETS

Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk

The Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk (the Council) intends to let a contract for the the provision of thermal parking ticket for use within its existing Metric and Parkeon pay and display parking machines. The successful supplier will be required to provide a reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable supply of parking ticket stock, including delivery, stock management support, and associated services. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-King%27s-Lynn:-Tickets./7Q27326AGJ To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7Q27326AGJ

Estimated value£80,000
104287-2026
United Kingdomservices

Future Smart Metering Programme for AMP8 and Beyond

THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED

IMPORTANT: Please read this section before deciding whether you wish to register for this event. This section provides you with information regarding the scope of this procurement and details some of the key requirements that a successful applicant MUST be able to deliver. Thames Water has a growing smart metering estate. Through this procurement event it is seeking to identify qualified suppliers to manage the expansion of the smart metering programme and the meter replacement programme as assets reach their end of life, this is Lot 1. The commercial objectives are outcome based, reflecting the 'as a service' nature of the proposed agreement. Lot 2 is focused on managing the legacy installed smart meter base. This agreement will scale down over time as meters reach their end of life and are subsequently replaced by the Lot 1 service provider. The contract term is likely to run across several AMP periods, the initial term finishing at the end of AMP9. There will be contract provisions to extend in subsequent AMP periods, upto and including AMP12. Thames Water reserves the right to refine the award criteria. Please note that that deadline for asking for access to the PSQ & submitting of the PSQ is 3rd December 2026 at 12 noon.

Estimated value£1.3bn
103905-2026
United Kingdomservices

Future Smart Metering Programme for AMP8 and Beyond

THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED

IMPORTANT: Please read this section before deciding whether you wish to register for this event. This section provides you with information regarding the scope of this procurement and details some of the key requirements that a successful applicant MUST be able to deliver. Thames Water has a growing smart metering estate. Through this procurement event it is seeking to identify qualified suppliers to manage the expansion of the smart metering programme and the meter replacement programme as assets reach their end of life, this is Lot 1. The commercial objectives are outcome based, reflecting the 'as a service' nature of the proposed agreement. Lot 2 is focused on managing the legacy installed smart meter base. This agreement will scale down over time as meters reach their end of life and are subsequently replaced by the Lot 1 service provider. The contract term is likely to run across several AMP periods, the initial term finishing at the end of AMP9. There will be contract provisions to extend in subsequent AMP periods, upto and including AMP12. Thames Water reserves the right to refine the award criteria. Please note that that deadline for asking for access to the PSQ & submitting of the PSQ is 4th December 2026 at 12 noon.

Estimated value£1.3bn
103927-2026
United Kingdomsupplies
closing in 3 weeks

PURCH3077 Provision of Narrow Linewidth Continuous-Wave Tunable Laser

University of Glasgow

PURCH3077 Provision of Narrow Linewidth Continuous-Wave Tunable Laser Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the ‘Contact Us’ option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx

Estimated valueNot disclosed
103248-2026
United Kingdomservices
closing in 5 weeks

Radiological Dosimetry Service

UK Atomic Energy Authority

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking the services of an Approved Dosimetry Service to undertake assessment and record keeping of radiation doses received by Classified and Non-Classified persons. Full details of the requirement along with the Invitation to Tender documents are available from the link in this notice.

Estimated value£1.4m
103010-2026
United Kingdomsupplies
closing in 6 weeks

Planned Procurement of Small Boats GPS Trackers

Home Office

This is notice of a planned procurement opportunity to supply GPS tracking system for small boats for the home office. The buyer requires a tracking capability that enables the location of abandoned vessels to be monitored in near real time, allowing recovery activity to be coordinated efficiently and reducing the likelihood of duplicate responses to previously attended vessels. This notice is issued to enable potential bidders to prepare for, and express an interest in, this work. The solution shall support: • Real time monitoring of abandoned small boats. • Enhanced situational awareness across UK and neighbouring Search and Rescue Regions. • More efficient coordination of vessel recovery operations. • Reduction in repeated tasking of maritime and aviation assets to previously attended vessels. • Improved recovery times for abandoned vessels. • Improved availability of Search and Rescue resources for genuine distress incidents. • Support to intelligence gathering, maritime domain awareness and vessel drift analysis. • Reduction in operational costs arising from unnecessary deployments. • Improved information sharing between Border Security Command, HM Coastguard, RNLI and other approved maritime partners. The buyer is seeking a replacement and enhancement of the existing tracking capability, which has been successfully utilised operationally for the last four years and now requires renewal with current generation technology. The full requirement will be provided at Tender stage, expected to be late November 2026. The tender opportunity will be issued via the Home Office eSourcing Portal and bidders must therefore ensure they have registered: https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/ Bidders will also need to be registered on the UK Government's Central Digital Platform (Find a Tender Service). This is known as GOV.UK One Login and can be accessed at https://signin.account.gov.uk/sign-in-or-create

Estimated value£23,000
102924-2026
United Kingdomsupplies
closing in 3 weeks

Ion Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry

UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase an Ion Chromatography-Mass Spectrometer. The instrument is required to provide sensitive detection of highly polar, ionic and low molecular weight species within complex environmental matrices, such as seawater, microbial culture supernatants, enzyme assay mixtures, fungal extracts and soil extracts. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) or the Procurement Act 2023 and associated Procurement Regulations 2024 (and as may be amended from time to time) and its procurement activities are not subject to the requirements set out therein or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Should the University advertise contracts in the Official Journal of the European Union, Find-A-Tender platform or other contract opportunity advertising site or platform, this is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.

Estimated valueNot disclosed
102765-2026
United Kingdomsupplies
closing in 3 weeks

Purchase of Conductivity Temperature Depth (CTD) Instrument

Scottish Government

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invites tenders for the purchase of a Temperature, Conductivity and Depth (CTD) instrument with associated oceanographic sensors.

Estimated value£150,000
102453-2026
United Kingdomsupplies
closing in 3 weeks

Purchase & Installation of Echosounder System

Scottish Government

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invites tenders for the purchase and installation of a scientific, multi-frequency, wideband, echosounder system to replace the existing Simrad EK60 echosounder system on our Marine Research Vessel (MRV) Alba Na Mara.

Estimated value£150,000
102561-2026

What to know about laboratory & precision instruments tenders in United Kingdom

DataMesh Consulting currently tracks 87 active laboratory & precision instruments procurement opportunities published by public-sector buyers in United Kingdom, classified under CPV division 38 (Laboratory & precision instruments). These are live notices — each links back to the issuing authority's official portal so suppliers can verify eligibility criteria, tender documents, clarification deadlines, and submission rules directly at source.

Laboratory & precision instruments procurement in United Kingdom spans supply, works, and services contracts issued by national, regional, and local contracting authorities. To bid, suppliers typically register on the relevant United Kingdom e-procurement portal, monitor new notices against their capability and value thresholds, and submit a compliant response before the stated deadline. The deadline counter on each notice below shows the time remaining in your local timezone — useful for cross-border bidders working to a buyer's national working hours. New laboratory & precision instruments opportunities in United Kingdom are added continuously as they are published; bookmark this page or use the advanced search to filter by contract value, deadline, or contracting authority.

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