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Purchase of Aerosol mass spectrometer - Quadrapole ACSM (PM2.5)

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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18 Nov 2021 at 10:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal on behalf of DEFRA, involves the purchase of an Aerosol mass spectrometer, specifically the Quadropole ACSM, to enhance air quality monitoring efforts. This tender falls under the goods category within the air quality management industry and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is a direct tender, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The award for this contract, valued at £162,000, was published on 18th November 2021, with the contract period commencing from 29th October 2021 and concluding on 31st March 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in environmental monitoring equipment or related technological solutions, to connect with public sector needs. SMEs looking to supply scientific instruments or systems leveraged for air quality analysis may find particular success in this procurement process. Furthermore, manufacturers or suppliers of specific parts such as those provided by Aerodyne should prepare to engage in future contracts related to similar environmental initiatives initiated by DEFRA.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Aerosol mass spectrometer - Quadrapole ACSM (PM2.5)

Notice Description

The EA, on behalf of DEFRA, manage a series of Air Quality Networks, the operation of which is contracted out to Contractors. One of the contracts is known as the Particle Concentration and Numbers Network which is to provide Particulate Speciation size and numbers at key urban and rural 'supersites' to inform policy development and science, including one specific element of the Air Quality 2008 Directive regarding Particulate Matter. The Contract has been in existence for approximately 19 years although has evolved to include different sites and types of sampling regarding ambient particulate. The DEFRA Policy team have identified a need to measure organic PM speciation work at a rural site in the PCN Network (Chilbolton) and asked the EA AQ Contract Managers to find a suitable equipment to carry out this work. The network contractor at the National Physical Laboratory who operate the network along with Imperial College London have reviewed the market and proposed the ACSM (Aerosol Chemical Speciation Monitor) system, which measures quantitative particle mass loading and chemical composition in real-time for non-refractory aerosol. It works by an aerosol inlet, particle sizing, vaporisation, ionization and then mass analysis to individually identify PM (Particulate Matter) species. The instrument is only available to purchase from the US manufacturer Aerodyne. Contract forms using the Agency terms and conditions summarising the quote provided by ACSM is as below, and the option for the sampling and dryer system will be required, as well as the aerosol generator and UPS. We will state that payment is on delivery by March 2022 to utilise this year's budget. Courier transport fee will be around PS1000 for the equipment to be delivered to the Air Quality station. The running costs of the equipment will be covered by the Revenue contact for the PCN network.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e47b246b-e262-496b-b62d-94b357084e74
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d174566e-195c-45f1-95dc-c272ed7191ec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90731100 - Air quality management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£162,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£162,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Sarah-Ann Miles
Contact Email
sarah-ann.miles@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AERODYNE

Further Information

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