# Provision of an AFM-IR Imaging System

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by National Oceanography Centre.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [National Oceanography Centre](/buyers/national-oceanography-centre/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [Bruker UK Ltd](/suppliers/bruker-uk/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £589,200
- Tender value: £589,200
- Award date: 25 February 2026
- Published: 25 February 2026
- Contract start: 4 May 2026
- Contract end: 30 July 2033
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: 1a387b4a-cf42-4af5-b113-795e09c22b49-885838
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0e56e98-5141-4640-b4bb-52e16f04ac73

## Description

This notice is for award of a contract under the LUPC High Value Lab Equipment Framework \(LAB 3162 NW\), under lot 2\. The framework allows for a Direct Award to the top ranking supplier in each lot\. A Direct Award process was therefore followed under the framework buyers guide\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a387b4a-cf42-4af5-b113-795e09c22b49-885838)