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GB-Lowestoft: for High resolution mass spectrometric analytical screens of cigarette butts, sediment and seawater

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves an analytical service tender issued by Cefas, located in Lowestoft, UK. The title of the tender is "GB-Lowestoft: for High resolution mass spectrometric analytical screens of cigarette butts, sediment and seawater," categorised under analysis services with a CPV code of 71620000. This open procedure tender has a value of £10,428 and the contract period is set to commence on 31 January 2020 and extend until 15 March 2020. The tender period concluded on 20 January 2020, marking it in the award stage of procurement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in analytical services and environmental studies. Businesses with expertise in high resolution mass spectrometric analysis or related areas could be well-suited to participate, especially those capable of providing comprehensive reporting and complying with specific screening criteria for substances of concern. Additionally, the possibility of co-authorship on a peer-reviewed publication could further incentivise SMEs to engage in this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

GB-Lowestoft: for High resolution mass spectrometric analytical screens of cigarette butts, sediment and seawater

Notice Description

There is a requirement for an analytical service for high resolution mass spectrometric (HRMS) screens to include: a) A series of quick tests with direct probe time of flight-mass spectrometry of coarse homogenates of cigarette butts (both freshly smoked and weathered) as a simple screen with a view to identify substances present at detectable concentrations. A list of substances of particular interest is provided at the end of this section for tenderers to consider. b) Suspect screening by liquid chromatography-HRMS, on accurate mass, isotopic and fragmentation patterns. Suspect screening should focus on identification and not initially on quantification of extracts of freshly smoked cigarette butts (n=1-3), discarded cigarette butts (n=1-3) and in seawater (n=5-10, minimum of 50ml available) and sediment samples (n=5-10, minimum of 30g available per sample). The sediment and cigarette butts may undergo an extraction and clean-up step (e.g. with SPE) in such a way that as few as possible compounds will be lost. c) A report with a summary of analytical methods and analytical results is expected. Please note that Cefas is intending to produce one peer reviewed publication for this work and might request additional information. Co-authorship to the paper is optional to tenderers, and conditional of a discount to overall pricing submitted in the Pricing Table (Schedule 2 below) . List of suspect substances: Ideally, the screens should be able to detect the following substances detected in smoked cigarettes and reported elsewhere as potentially harmful in aquatic organisms: nicotine (CAS No 54-11-5), ethylphenols (CAS No. 90-00-6, 620-17-7, 123-07-9), phenol (CAS No. 108-95-2), tobacco-specific N-nitrosamines (TSNA) such as N'-nitrosoanabasine (CAS No. 37620-20-5), N'-nitrosoanatabine (CAS No. 887407-16-1), N-nitrosonornicotine (CAS No 80508-23-2) and 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone (CAS 64091-91-4); and also a range of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and pyridines (for example 3-methylpyridine, 3,5-dimethylpyridine, 3,4-dimethylpyridine, 4-ethylpyridine, 3-acetylpyridine, 3-vinylpyridine), acetaldehyde (CAS No 75-07-0), formaldehyde (CAS No. 50-00-0) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c74421d7-e297-4c9d-934b-d915fe63da0d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b11c3a76-0ca6-41d1-ab8b-eca55a2dd42f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,428 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,428 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2020 - 15 Mar 2020 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
CEFAS
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VRIJE UNIVERSITEIT AMSTERDAM

Further Information

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