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CAN: Multi-Species Laboratory ATD/GC/MS system

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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18 Jul 2024 at 09:38

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09 Apr 2024 at 10:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking to replace an Automatic Thermal Desorption (ATD) instrument linked to a Gas Chromatograph (GC) to enhance its analysis capability. The procurement process involves a limited competitive quotation with a tender period ending on 10th May 2024. The value of the contract is £122,309.39 GBP, with the contract period running from 17th July 2024 to 28th March 2025. The procurement is in the award stage, and the awarded supplier is Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly suitable for competing. The location of the procurement is at NPL's address in Teddington, England. The nature of the procurement method is a competitive quotation process via limited tender. The system to be procured will be used to measure hydrocarbons, oxygenates, and amines, enhancing NPL's analytical capabilities and benefiting industry partners requiring precise measurements and complex species analysis.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CAN: Multi-Species Laboratory ATD/GC/MS system

Notice Description

NPL require to replace existing Automatic Thermal Desorption (ATD) instrument which is linked to a Gas Chromatograph (GC) fitted with both a Flame Ionisation Detector (FID) and a Mass Spectrometer. The replacement system will need to have the capacity to automatically analyse up to 50 industry standard Thermal desorption tubes (Perkin-Elmer type) at one time, plus to have the ability to analyse samples captured within canisters, both methods being able to measure concentrations down to parts-per-billion (ppb) or lower concentrations. The system will comprise of an ATD and GC/MS fitted with a FID, with all software and hardware for both systems being compatible with each other and not bespoke for this individual system. This linked system will need to be connected to a Perkin Elmer TotalChrom data collection system and preferably supported by a single supplier. This instrument is designed to enhance and drive forward NPL's analysis capability in measuring our existing hydrocarbons service and reporting lower uncertainties on these measurements. It will also be used to develop new methodologies to measure oxygenates and amines for carbon capture facilities at lower levels and improve detection limits of these species which is critical for our industry partners. The canister option will enable accurate measurement of odours from landfill sites or nuisance issues and coupled to the instrument will benefit the end user as the results will be more accurate and determination of complex species (measurement of unknowns) will assist our clients.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b20aaf6a-6ddf-4e36-bc30-6a5c4bc31cb4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£122,309 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£122,309 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2024 - 28 Mar 2025 6-12 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
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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