Tender

GB-Salisbury: Ion Chromatograph

DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL) based in Salisbury, UK, is currently engaged in an open procurement process for a benchtop ion chromatograph (IC). The tender, titled "GB-Salisbury: Ion Chromatograph," was published on 19 January 2018 and has a submission deadline of 2 February 2018. The intended procurement aims to deliver the IC system by 30 March 2018, with a total budget of £113,000. This contract includes requirements for a versatile IC system capable of both amperometric and conductivity detection, as well as provision for after-sale servicing for a minimum of seven years.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for suppliers in the analytical instrumentation sector, particularly those specialising in chromatography and related technologies. Businesses that can provide comprehensive support services, such as training and maintenance, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Moreover, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as this procurement is suited for their capabilities, given the requirement for a manufacturer who can meet the technical specifications as well as cost constraints.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Salisbury: Ion Chromatograph

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 26 January 2018 for the following reason: Please note that invitations to tender will be issued, by e-mail, on the 2nd February 2018.Dstl requires a benchtop ion chromatograph (IC) to fulfill its analytical requirements. A flexible IC system is required to perform efficient rapid and slow, high and low pressure separations. The IC must be versatile to switch rapidly between two installed columns and multiple mobile phase channels. Conductivity detection (capable of operating in both suppressed and unsuppressed modes) and amperometric detection are both required to provide analysis of unknown samples to determine the presence of a broad range of chemical ions. The IC system must be able to perform automated analysis of a sample such that two distinct chromatographic separations can be made from one sample vial in parallel with one channel providing amperometric detection and the second providing conductivity detection. All components of the IC system must be supplied from the same manufacturer to simplify instrument servicing, maintenance and minimise training burden for users. Availability of through-life servicing and repair of the instrument (7 years minimum) must be ensured and 24-48 hour call out options must be available and supported by qualified UK based engineers. It is essential that the total cost of the IC system is <= PS100k (incl. VAT) and that it is delivered by 30 March 2018. The system would need to be installed and demonstrated to meet manufacturer specifications within six weeks of delivery. (Dstl may be able to provide options to meet supplier requests for early delivery of the IC system - please notify if required, along with probable timeframes). Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'GB-Salisbury: Ion Chromatograph'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5382b3c1-d7b6-4e8d-a726-a70cdb5cb9b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0731d63-5df6-45cb-9365-8264490f6c9c
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38432200 - Chromatographs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£113,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Feb 2018 - 30 Mar 2018 1-6 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
DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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