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Deep Digital Cornwall: Provision of Geochemical Sample Analysis Services

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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29 Apr 2021 at 16:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is seeking bids for the "Deep Digital Cornwall: Provision of Geochemical Sample Analysis Services," which falls under the services industry category. This open procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 1 June 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 15 June 2021 and conclude by 31 January 2022. The work primarily focuses on analysing approximately 2,500 soil samples related to tin-tungsten-copper mineralisation, and proposals should detail costs on a per-sample basis.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and analytical services, particularly those with expertise in geochemical analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may be well-equipped to meet the specific requirements outlined, including QA/QC protocols and sample tracking capabilities. Businesses that can offer competitive pricing while ensuring quality and timely delivery of analytical results would find this opportunity particularly advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Deep Digital Cornwall: Provision of Geochemical Sample Analysis Services

Notice Description

Cornwall Resources Limited (CRL), in support of work under the Deep Digital Cornwall (DDC) project, are seeking bids from accredited laboratories for laboratory analysis work planned to take place during Q3 2021. The work is particularly focussed on tin-tungsten-copper mineralisation, which analyses are of greatest importance. Analytical services are expected to be required from June 2021 until early 2022. Bids should be based on the following criteria: * Analysis of approximately 2,500 soil samples * Price should be expressed on a cost per sample basis * Samples will each be around 1kg and will consist of moist soil with rock fragments * Preparation at the lab; o Dried and sieved to separate the selected size fraction for analysis. (this may for example be +125 - 250 um) o Analytes should be prepared from this fraction, using sodium peroxide fusion. o Samples will be analysed via ICP-MS * Analysis will be for a minimum of 53 elements; Ag, As, B, Ba, Be, Bi, Ca, Cd, Ce, Co, Cs, Cu, Dy, Fr, Eu, Fee, Ga, Gd, Ge, Ho, In, K, La, Li, Lu, Mg, Mn, Mo, Nb, Nd, Ni, Pb, Pr, Rb, Re, Sb, Se, Sm, Sn, Sr, Ta, Tb, Te, Th, Ti, Tl, Tm, U, V, W, Y, Yb, Zn * Lower and upper detection limits should be stated and must be appropriate for soil samples * Sample status should preferably be trackable in real time * QA/QC protocols should be included * Turn-around time from sample receipt to delivery of results should be specified * Costs for disposal of unused portion of sample, and/or return to client should also be included * Bids should specify per-sample costings for prep and analysis and any batch costs for other items such as administration, customs, transport or storage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e20fbcd2-f59d-4337-aaa8-fff9cb9701a4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jun 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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