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Chemical Ionisation Mass Spectrometer

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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19 Dec 2022 at 08:38

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07 Dec 2022 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester has completed a tender process for acquiring a Chemical Ionisation Mass Spectrometer. The procurement stage was an Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The University of Manchester, located in Manchester, United Kingdom, aims to enhance their environmental science research capabilities with an ultra-sensitive mass spectrometer. The tender had a deadline for submission set on December 19, 2022. Aerodyne Research Inc. is the awarded supplier, and the contract was signed on the same day for a value of 762,430 USD.

This tender for a Chemical Ionisation Mass Spectrometer offers business growth opportunities for suppliers in the goods category, specialized in manufacturing high-tech scientific equipment. The procurement method was limited, targeting specific economic operators due to the technical requirements of the mass spectrometer. Due to the specialist nature of the product, businesses with expertise in high-resolution mass spectrometry and environmental analysis would be best suited to compete for contracts like these. Suppliers interested in bespoke scientific instrumentation for atmospheric research should consider engaging with the University of Manchester for potential collaborations.

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Notice Title

Chemical Ionisation Mass Spectrometer

Notice Description

The University intends to acquire a Chemical Ionisation (CI)-Time of Flight (ToF) is an ultrasensitive mass spectrometer The Centre for Atmospheric Sciences (CAS) at the University of Manchester is interested in a wide range of environmental science challenges, which involve under-standing the transfer of molecules between gas, liquid and solid phases.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University intends to acquire a Chemical Ionisation (CI)-Time of Flight (ToF) is an ultrasensitive mass spectrometer The Centre for Atmospheric Sciences (CAS) at the University of Manchester is interested in a wide range of environmental science challenges, which involve under-standing the transfer of molecules between gas, liquid and solid phases.

Procurement Information

A CI-TOF is an ultra-sensitive mass spectrometer for the online characterization of trace gases and aerosols in complex mixtures. This instrument will provide a high-resolution time of-flight mass spectrometer with bipolar power supply for positive or negative ion detection with interchangeable reactors for a full range of measurement options over an extensive volatility range. Interchange of these chemical ionization ion-molecule reactors will be possible while maintaining the operating pressure of the interface and TOF chambers . This instrument will provide simultaneous switching between multiple (three or less) reagent ions of the same polarity with the PTR and AIM reactors and have the capability to connect reactors to inlets that allows for particulate and gas phase compositions in real time (VIA inlet (PTR reactor), FIGAERO Inlet (AIM reactor)). This instrument will also provide an Extractive Electrospray (EESI) inlet that allows for detection of particle phase components without thermal vaporization. Key performance specifications are: Sensitivity with PTR Reactor (xylene): 30001 cps/ppb at specified mass resolving power of 10,000. Sensitivity with Aim Reactor (levoglucosan): 30001 cps/ppb at specified mass resolving power. Limits of detection PTR Reactor (3 sigma LOD, xylene): 1E4 in 1 second Time response.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038b84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035771-2022
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
Large

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
£762,430 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20223 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
UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Paul Carter
Contact Email
paul.carter-2@manchester.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1612752207

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AERODYNE RESEARCH

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