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Multi-channel Seal AA500 instrument

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY

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24 Sep 2021 at 11:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Centre For Ecology & Hydrology is seeking suppliers for the Multi-channel Seal AA500 instrument, a significant procurement in the field of sealing equipment, specifically designed for phosphorus, ammonium, and silicon analysis. The contract was awarded on the 19th of September 2021, with a total value of £58,638. The contract period spans from the 20th of September 2021 to the 31st of December 2021, and the procurement was conducted via a direct method as a single tender action below the threshold. Interested parties should note that the opportunity is located in Wallingford, England, with previous experience in similar analytical instruments being advantageous. The tender process has now reached the award stage.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the analytical equipment sector, particularly those with expertise in producing sealing technologies or conducting specialised analytical services. Companies that can provide training and installation services alongside their equipment will be well-positioned to compete. As the UK Centre For Ecology & Hydrology values reliability and technical familiarity, suppliers who have a proven track record in maintaining and servicing similar instruments may find this opportunity particularly beneficial for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multi-channel Seal AA500 instrument

Notice Description

Seal AA500 3-Channel Segmented Flow Analyser for phosphorus, ammonium and silicon analysis. Plus training and installation. Additional information: The Wallingford chemistry laboratories have used Seal segmented flow analysers since the mid-1990s. Their instruments have proved very accurate and extremely reliable, with the instrument we are replacing running continually for 17 years. Adopting other analytical techniques will cause a "technology-based" change in our 25 year datasets, and this would be difficult and time consuming to "calibrate out". A new instrument would require us to develop new analytical procedures, which would be time consuming and expensive. Finally, the lab analysts are very comfortable with how these instruments operate, and are able to carry out maintenance and simple repairs without the need to call out service engineers, which saves lots of money.

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/95a9924b-a82e-4414-8d5a-099c75769e39
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39360000 - Sealing equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,638 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,638 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
19 Sep 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY
Contact Name
Dewan Ferreira
Contact Email
procurement@ceh.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01491838800

Buyer Location

Locality
WALLINGFORD
Postcode
OX10 8BB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Benson & Crowmarsh
Westminster Constituency
Henley and Thame

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEAL ANALYTICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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