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UKRI-1861 Dual Inlet Isotope Mass Spectrometer

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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09 Dec 2021 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of a dual inlet isotope ratio mass spectrometer, specifically aimed at high precision analysis of isotopes in micro-carbonate samples. The procurement, classified under goods, utilised a limited method with a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract was awarded to Elementar UK Ltd on 8th December 2021, with a total value of £208,322. The delivery is scheduled for Nottingham, located in the UK. This procurement falls under the category of Mass Spectrometers, and was initiated on 9th December 2021.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific instrumentation and analysis services, particularly those that can offer high precision equipment and technical expertise in isotope analysis. Suppliers capable of meeting specific technical requirements and demonstrating a reliable track record in similar sectors would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. The specific needs for advanced analytical capabilities suggest a niche market where expertise and innovation are vital, enabling participating businesses to enhance their service portfolios and expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

UKRI-1861 Dual Inlet Isotope Mass Spectrometer

Notice Description

This Contract Award for the purchase of a benchtop dual inlet isotope ratio mass spectrometer (IRMS) for high precision analysis of 13C/12C and 18O/16O in micro-carbonate samples. The Contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract Award for the purchase of a benchtop dual inlet isotope ratio mass spectrometer (IRMS) for high precision analysis of 13C/12C and 18O/16O in micro-carbonate samples. The type of analysis carried out on this instrument is critical to deliver the environmental change program within the Stable Isotope Facility (SIF) and NERC National Environmental Isotope Facility.

Procurement Information

The Contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations. There is only one manufacturer that can provide an instrument appropriate for the required application, facilitating the analysis of extremely small samples at the highest precision. Alternative systems are not quoted to reach the desired level of analytical precision on d18O and d13C. The consequence of an alternative system will be a significant degradation in the output of our environmental change program, a loss of confidence within the community as project analysis time increases with down time, and students being left without full datasets to complete their funding deadlines.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ff39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030658-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£208,322 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Kate Richardson
Contact Email
kate.richardson@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 7562167366

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN12 1FL
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLF14 Nottingham

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELEMENTAR

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