Tender

RQ0000028716

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

17 May 2023 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is inviting tenders for a contract titled "RQ0000028716" in the goods industry category of Mass Spectrometer. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a tender period ending on 28th June 2023 and a contract period starting on 31st August 2023 and ending on 29th February 2024. The contract value is £250,000 GBP, and the procurement method is an open procedure above threshold. The buying organisation is the Ministry of Defence located at DSTL, Porton Down, England.

This tender opportunity for a Mass Spectrometer by the Ministry of Defence presents a chance for businesses, particularly those in the goods industry, to engage in a lucrative contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for this opportunity. The contract involves the supply of a sophisticated Mass Spectrometer with specific technical requirements and support needs, offering room for customisation and potential growth opportunities for businesses providing innovative solutions in this field.

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Notice Title

RQ0000028716

Notice Description

Mass Spectrometer Essential requirements: - 1-200 AMU range - Instrument PC controlled via rs232/Ethernet/USB or other physical cable connection (i.e. not wifi) - Triple filtered single quadrupole - Sub ppm resolution across all analytes of interest - to be supplied with ITT - Corrosion resistant internals - HCl is the particular corrosion problem but SO2, Cl2 and Phosgene are also problems for stainless steel. Hastelloy or similar alloy materials will be needed for exposed components. - Multi stream valve inlet to allow 3 or more inlets - Fast response, heated quartz inert capillary sample inlet - sufficient to display 'real time' detection - Heated transfer line(s) - up to 200 degrees to avoid condensation of vapours. For DMMP, we need to avoid condensation and run "cleaning/flushing" to clear contamination of the sample line. - PC software that can automatically output quantifiable results - PC software that can allow full calibration and easy data interpretation - generation of standard curves from calibrated gas samples e.g. Ethylene Oxide from which quantification of unknown samples can be made. - License for software to be installed on at least 3 different PCs (to cover the 3 Mass specs) - UK based, In-house engineering support with next day call out - Mass spectral database software to automatically identify unknown chemicals - In-house customisation options to fit our needs - what capability has the supplier got to provide and support modified off the shelf items e.g. corrosion-resistant sample accessories? - Not exceed 80x80x80cm in size - Manufacturer suppled onsite training on delivery and set up of equipment at Dstl Porton Down Desirable requirements - 1-300 AMU range - Detection of low ppm to high percentage concentrations of analytes in < 100 ms - <=5 ppb resolution for most analytes of interest - Automated spectral analysis to give peak identification and composition analysis - Manufacturer to provide on-site training package for a minimum of two Dstl staff upon installation of equipment - Networkable comms to allow monitoring outside of lab (possibility to run equipment on virtual machines over network) - Communications protocols which allow integration with other automated equipment in lab via Azeotech DAQ Factory - Multi year support contract (>3 <5 years as part of the quote) - Custom built trolley to allow MS to be sited under fume cupboards - License for software to be installed on at least 6 different PCs (to cover the 3 Mass specs and 3 virtual networked machines)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2da462ea-dbb4-416a-a35e-50e5eb96327c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0089bded-565f-4c81-a083-758ae03a2a1e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Ben Payne
Contact Email
bpayne@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01980 952747

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTON DOWN
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

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