Tender

High resolution aerosol mass spectrometer for aircraft use (FAAM MLU)

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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Tender

10 Feb 2023 at 13:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is inviting tenders for a High resolution aerosol mass spectrometer for aircraft use as part of its FAAM Midlife Upgrade project. The equipment is intended to enable accurate and quantitative measurements of atmospheric aerosol composition until 2040. The tender falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category, with a focus on detection and analysis apparatus. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 15th March 2023, and a contract period starting from 31st March 2023 and ending on 31st October 2023. The equipment will be located in Manchester, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in laboratory equipment, detection, and analysis apparatus to engage with The University of Manchester. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for participation, offering a chance for growth and collaboration in the research equipment sector. Businesses interested in providing cutting-edge solutions for atmospheric measurements and organic elemental composition analysis are well-suited to compete in this open procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

High resolution aerosol mass spectrometer for aircraft use (FAAM MLU)

Notice Description

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Manchester operate an aerosol mass spectrometer on the Facility for Airborne Atmospheric Measurements (FAAM) BAe-146 research aircraft, to make highly accurate and quantitative measurements of atmospheric aerosol composition in real time. The current system is being upgraded as part of the facility's Midlife Upgrade (MLU) programme, to ensure that cutting-edge aerosol measurements can continue to be made on this facility until 2040. In addition to decommissioning old, obsolete components, we are seeking to improve on the mass spectrometer design to permit measurements of organic elemental composition in addition to mass concentrations. The equipment will be located at The University of Manchester when not deployed on the FAAM aircraft. Additional information: Information, formalities and necessary requirements to be met will be set out in the procurement documents, all of which are available via the University's procurement portal In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : NERC Funding Description Funding is NERC via FAAM Midlife Upgrade (MLU) Project Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e548852-838c-422d-95c3-34b6d722ee5e
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

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Chloe Jones
Contact Email
chloe.jones@manchester.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01612752160

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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