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Upgrade of Vocus-PTR with a Gas Chromatograph (GC) Analyzer

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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04 Feb 2025 at 14:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has completed a public procurement process for upgrading an existing Vocus-PTR with a Gas Chromatograph (GC) analyser. This procurement falls under the industry category of gas-analysis apparatus (CPV code 38432100) and is located in Norwich, England, with the postal code NR4 7TJ. The procurement stage was the award stage, and the contract was awarded on 18th December 2024. The contract period starts on 30th September 2025 and ends on 30th November 2025. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, below the threshold, and the process was aimed at SMEs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in gas-phase monitoring and analysis, particularly those capable of providing bespoke components and proprietary software. SMEs with experience in advanced environmental research equipment would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. The successful supplier for this tender was Aerodyne Research, indicating that companies with a strong track record in enhancing research capabilities in atmospheric chemistry would benefit from participating in these opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Upgrade of Vocus-PTR with a Gas Chromatograph (GC) Analyzer

Notice Description

The purchase involves upgrading an existing Vocus-PTR in our lab with a Gas Chromatograph (GC) analyser to enhance its capabilities for advanced gas-phase monitoring and analysis. This upgrade includes bespoke components and proprietary, uniquely specialised software tailored for coupling this GC to the Vocus-PTR, which acts as a detector downstream of the GC. The upgrade is essential for advancing research capabilities in atmospheric chemistry, including the quantification of organic compounds but also DMS and MeSH, which are all pivotal in understanding ocean climate regulation through cloud-feedbacks. These capabilities are vital meeting project objectives and maintaining competitiveness in high-impact environmental research.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb939147-e84b-4829-8ace-1fe0401b8f71
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/879ebd1c-8184-4bae-96a3-8623c4bd5320
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38432100 - Gas-analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 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
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
joe.p.jackson@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AERODYNE RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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