# Instruments for measuring quantities (CPV 38340000) · UK Public Procurement Sector Dossier Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/sectors/instruments-for-measuring-quantities-38340000). UK public procurement sector intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices. > **Tenderline Sector Summary:** Instruments for measuring quantities (CPV 38340000) covers UK public procurement for Instruments for measuring quantities. Tracked across 105 published procedures (41 in the last 12 months) across 48 contracting authorities, with 2 live opportunities open for bidding right now. ## Key Sector Information - **Sector:** Instruments for measuring quantities - **CPV Code:** `38340000` - **Classification Level:** CPV Class (4-digit sub-sector) - **Parent Division:** [Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) (CPV 38000000)](https://tenderline.uk/sectors/laboratory-optical-and-precision-equipments-excl-glasses-38000000) - **Live Open Tenders:** 2 - **Notices in Last 12 Months:** 41 - **Total Catalogue Procedures:** 105 - **Active Contracting Authorities (12m):** 17 (48 lifetime) - **Typical Tender Window:** 30 days (median, notice publication to submission deadline) - **Tenderline Sector Dossier:** https://tenderline.uk/sectors/instruments-for-measuring-quantities-38340000 - **Sector RSS Feed:** https://tenderline.uk/sectors/instruments-for-measuring-quantities-38340000/feed.xml ## Market Competition & Pricing Benchmarks - **Typical Bids per Lot:** 2 bids (middle half 1–3) (median of 10 procedures, 36 months, contracts) - **Typical Contract Value (Net):** £79k (median net contract award; interquartile range £33k–£176k) - **Deadline to Award Decision:** 64 days (median) - **SME Win Rate:** 29% of declared awards won by small & medium enterprises - **Local Win Rate:** 13% of awards won by suppliers registered in the delivery region ## Other Classes in Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) 1. [Detection and analysis apparatus (CPV 38430000)](https://tenderline.uk/sectors/detection-and-analysis-apparatus-38430000): 181 notices/12m 2. [Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring (CPV 38540000)](https://tenderline.uk/sectors/machines-and-apparatus-for-testing-and-measuring-38540000): 54 notices/12m 3. [Astronomical and optical instruments (CPV 38630000)](https://tenderline.uk/sectors/astronomical-and-optical-instruments-38630000): 53 notices/12m 4. [Photographic equipment (CPV 38650000)](https://tenderline.uk/sectors/photographic-equipment-38650000): 51 notices/12m 5. [Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances (CPV 38290000)](https://tenderline.uk/sectors/surveying-hydrographic-oceanographic-and-hydrological-instru-38290000): 44 notices/12m 6. [Microscopes (CPV 38510000)](https://tenderline.uk/sectors/microscopes-38510000): 34 notices/12m ## Live Open Tender Opportunities Currently open for bidding in Instruments for measuring quantities (soonest deadline first): 1. [CWQM PSQ Template](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cwqm-psq-template-ocds-h6vhtk-078601): £130,500,000 · Deadline: 9 Nov 2026 · Southern Water Services Limited ## Leading Contracting Authorities in this Sector Top public sector buyers procuring Instruments for measuring quantities work: 1. [UK Research and Innovation](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/uk-research-and-innovation-gov-pb1221): 18 notices (11 in last 12m) 2. [Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through UK Health Security Agency](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/secretary-of-state-for-health-and-social-care-acting-as-part-gov-ea1328): 9 notices (0 in last 12m) 3. [Sellafield Limited](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/sellafield-limited-gov-ot1220): 8 notices (6 in last 12m) 4. [Nuclear Restoration Services Limited](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/nuclear-restoration-services-limited-gov-ot1400): 6 notices (3 in last 12m) 5. [Home Office](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/home-office-gov-d16): 5 notices (0 in last 12m) 6. [UK Atomic Energy Authority](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/uk-atomic-energy-authority-gov-pb137): 5 notices (5 in last 12m) 7. [Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/bradford-teaching-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust-nhs-rae): 3 notices (1 in last 12m) 8. [Defra Network eTendering Portal](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal-GB-FTS-99321): 3 notices (0 in last 12m) ## Delivery Geography (ITL-1 Regions) Distribution of published procurement notices by UK delivery region: 1. [South East England](https://tenderline.uk/regions/south-east): 16 notices (30%) 2. [North West England](https://tenderline.uk/regions/north-west): 12 notices (23%) 3. [Scotland](https://tenderline.uk/regions/scotland): 8 notices (15%) 4. [Greater London](https://tenderline.uk/regions/london): 8 notices (15%) 5. [West Midlands](https://tenderline.uk/regions/west-midlands): 7 notices (13%) 6. [Yorkshire and the Humber](https://tenderline.uk/regions/yorkshire-and-the-humber): 7 notices (13%) ## Leading Awarded Suppliers in this Sector Top suppliers by distinct contract procedures won in Instruments for measuring quantities: 1. [Mirion Technologies (CANBERRA UK) Ltd](https://tenderline.uk/suppliers/mirion-technologies-canberra-uk-ltd-coh-03640077): 6 procedures across 4 contracting authorities 2. [Phoenix Dosimetry](https://tenderline.uk/suppliers/phoenix-dosimetry-coh-08521146): 6 procedures across 3 contracting authorities 3. [Createc Ltd](https://tenderline.uk/suppliers/createc-ltd-coh-07293648): 3 procedures across 3 contracting authorities 4. [Keysight Technologies UK Limited](https://tenderline.uk/suppliers/keysight-technologies-uk-limited-coh-03809903): 3 procedures across 2 contracting authorities 5. [Tektronix U.K. Ltd](https://tenderline.uk/suppliers/tektronix-u-k-ltd-coh-00513537): 3 procedures across 1 contracting authorities 6. [GeoGas Analytica](https://tenderline.uk/suppliers/geogas-analytica-GB-FTS-173268): 2 procedures (3 awards) across 1 contracting authorities 7. [EARTHSENSE SYSTEMS LIMITED](https://tenderline.uk/suppliers/earthsense-systems-limited-coh-10272221): 2 procedures across 2 contracting authorities 8. [Enviro Technology Services Ltd](https://tenderline.uk/suppliers/enviro-technology-services-ltd-coh-01726773): 2 procedures across 2 contracting authorities ## Interactive Intelligence & Provenance > **Complete Sector Analytics:** In-depth competition distributions, tender value histograms, procurement routes, and historical tender registers are available on Tenderline: > [Explore interactive Instruments for measuring quantities intelligence on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/sectors/instruments-for-measuring-quantities-38340000) ## Provenance and Open Data - **Data Source:** Compiled from official UK public notices published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. - **Canonical Sector URL:** https://tenderline.uk/sectors/instruments-for-measuring-quantities-38340000 - **Full Catalogue Machine Access:** https://tenderline.uk/llms.txt